HRH Prince Salman hails strategic Bahrain-US defence partnership

TDT | Manama

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His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday received the Commander of the United States Central Command, General Kenneth F McKenzie at the Riffa Palace.

During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister stressed that continued defence coordination and collaboration represents a cornerstone of the strategic partnership between Bahrain and the US.

His Royal Highness noted the role of the US in promoting international peace and stability and reiterated Bahrain’s commitment to work with allies such as the US to further strengthen bilateral relations and safeguard regional security.

Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and Bahrain Defence Force Chief-of-Staff Lieutenant-General Dhiyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi were also in attendance.