Bahrain’s Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander Receives Commander of US Fifth Fleet

BNA Photo: BNA27.01.2024 Bahrain
Bahrain’s Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander Receives Commander of US Fifth Fleet

Bahrain’s Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander Receives Commander of US Fifth Fleet

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His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, received Thursday the Commander of US Naval Forces Central Command, Commander of the United States Fifth Fleet, and Commander of Combined Maritime Forces, Vice Admiral Charles B. Cooper II, at Riffa Palace, to mark the end of his tenure.

HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad highlighted the strength of the Bahrain-US partnership and its longstanding and strategic relationship, underscored by numerous joint agreements including the recently signed Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA).

HRH reaffirmed the dedication to strengthening strategic ties across diverse sectors, particularly within military and defence, to achieve shared goals, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.

His Royal Highness expressed gratitude for the Vice Admiral’s efforts in furthering bilateral ties during his tenure.

His Royal Highness underscored the pivotal role played by the United States, alongside various allies, in upholding regional security and peace, emphasising the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation and coordination across broader areas to meet joint aspirations.

During the meeting, the latest regional and global developments and issues of common interest were also discussed.

His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, HE Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki, also attended the meeting. 

 



 
 

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