HRH Prince Salman reaffirms commitment to vital Bahrain-US military partnership

TDT | Manama

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His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, affirmed the importance of advancing the Kingdom of Bahrain and the US bilateral partnership across various fields, particularly within military and defence.

He stressed the strategic importance of furthering existing collaboration and agreements, particularly the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (CSIPA).

HRH Prince Salman was speaking as he met yesterday with Admiral Charles Bradford Cooper II, the Commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) and an accompanying delegation, on his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, at Riffa Palace.

His Royal Highness highlighted the strength of the historic relations between Bahrain and the US, which continues to develop across various sectors.

The latest regional and international developments, as well as issues of mutual interest, were also discussed in the meeting.

His Excellency General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior, His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court, and H.E. Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, also attended the meeting.