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Bahrain Engages Saudi, US Ambassadors

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Deputy King, met with the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and the United States yesterday at Riffa Palace, reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a trusted partner in both regional and global diplomacy.

The separate meetings with His Excellency Naif bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, and His Excellency Steven C. Bondy, Ambassador of the United States, underscored Bahrain’s close ties with both nations and a shared commitment to peace, stability, and development.

Bilateral strength

In his meeting with the Saudi envoy, His Royal Highness reaffirmed the enduring strength of Bahrain–Saudi relations, rooted in historical ties and sustained by growing cooperation across multiple sectors.

HRH credited the guidance of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for driving this partnership forward, and highlighted the support of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.

His Royal Highness noted that joint initiatives and multisectoral cooperation between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia continue to expand, reflecting the two kingdoms’ alignment on regional priorities.

Strategic alliance

Later that day, HRH the Deputy King met with the US Ambassador, HE Steven C. Bondy.

During the meeting, His Royal Highness praised the historical partnership between Bahrain and the United States, reinforced by agreements such as the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA).

HRH described C-SIPA as a key framework in advancing cooperation across multiple domains.

His Royal Highness also stressed the critical role of the United States, together with its partners, in supporting regional security and sustainable development efforts. Discussions included regional and global issues of common interest.

Shared priorities

In both meetings, His Royal Highness highlighted Bahrain’s commitment to deepening ties with its strategic allies and supporting stability and progress in the region.

The presence of HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, at both engagements further reinforced the significance of the diplomatic consultations.

These twin meetings on the same day reflect Bahrain’s active diplomatic engagement and its growing role as a convening space for strengthening international cooperation.