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Kingdom, US vow to further enhance security, trade ties

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, yesterday met with the President of the United States of America, Donald J Trump, at the White House in Washington DC. HRH the Crown Prince began by conveying the greetings of His Majesty King Hamad and the people of Bahrain to President Trump. HRH went on to point to the strength of the relationship between the two countries based on shared values and ideals.

President Trump welcomed the Crown Prince, adding that it was a great honour to meet once again, and that he and Bahrain are great friends of the United States of America. The President emphasised that the United States was always going to stand with Bahrain and this was highlighted by the tremendous security, economic and trade relationships. Relationships that he added had never been stronger than now.

The Crown Prince noted that the longstanding relationship between Bahrain and the US is based on defence initiatives, trade agreements and cultural bonds, which support the security and economic prosperity of both countries. HRH the Crown Prince went on to stress the importance these discussions in further enhancing security and trade co-operation. HRH and President Trump then discussed strategies to maintain security in the Arabian Gulf, emphasising the importance of countering those who would seek to undermine stability in the region and further afield. Separately, HRH the Crown Prince, met with the Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence.

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During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince welcomed the enduring strength of Bahrain – US relations, noting that the partnership is based on close security, trade and cultural ties. HRH the Crown Prince went on to stress the importance of maintaining this key alliance in the face of continued threats, both in the Arabian Gulf region and internationally. In this regard, HRH pointed to Bahrain’s long track record in the fight against extremism and terrorism. HRH the Crown Prince stressed that co-ordinated action is essential to continued regional stability and economic development. 

Later, His Royal Highness and the Vice President signed an agreement to acquire Patriot surface-to-air missile system equipment for Bahrain, which will form a vital component of the Bahrain Defence Force’s combat readiness strategy. The Vice-President of the United States then held a lunch banquet in honour of HRH the Crown Prince, where he lauded Bahrain’s contributions towards promoting peace in the region, maritime security, and countering terrorism.