Bahrain Crown Prince, US Vice President discuss regional issues

TDT | Manama                                                

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

A telephone call was held yesterday between His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US Vice President Kamala Harris.

During the telephone call, regional and international issues, as well as developments in the Gaza Strip, were discussed.

HRH Prince Salman stressed the importance of a ceasefire for a humanitarian truce, the protection of innocent civilians’ lives, the release of hostages and detainees, and the necessity of opening urgent, unhindered humanitarian corridors to deliver aid and assistance into the Gaza Strip.

His Royal Highness underscored the Kingdom of Bahrain’s irrevocable rejection of the forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza from their land. He underlined the importance of reinforcing unified efforts to prevent the escalation of the situation and to halt violence that threatens regional security and stability.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister added that adherence to a just and comprehensive peace is the only option to protect and realise the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. The strength of the strategic Bahrain-US partnership was also reviewed, and the importance of furthering relations to achieve joint aspirations and goals was emphasised.