Bahrain committed to global security and peace

TDT | Manama     

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, emphasised Bahrain’s ongoing commitment, in cooperation with the US and allied countries, to support efforts that consolidate security and peace.

HRH Prince Salman was speaking as he received yesterday the Chairman and Board of Governors of the Middle East Institute, General (Ret.) John Abizaid, at Riffa Palace.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed the longstanding US-Bahrain relationship and the multisectoral collaboration across various levels. He highlighted the importance of furthering the bilateral partnership to meet joint aspirations. His Royal Highness highlighted the role of research institutes and their wide-ranging contributions, including in furthering relations between countries.

Issues of common interest and regional and global developments were also discussed. In this regard, His Royal Highness stressed the US’s vital role, alongside allied countries, in safeguarding regional security.

General (Ret.) Abizaid expressed his gratitude for HRH Prince Salman’s commitment to furthering Bahrain-US relations, noting HRH’s ongoing support of the studies and research by research institutes and centres.