His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, today met remotely with HE Justin H. Siberell, Ambassador of the United States to the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Vice Admiral James Malloy, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command.

HRH the Crown Prince highlighted the continued support of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa towards expanding longstanding ties and creating an ongoing avenue for cooperation between Bahrain and the United States across all vital sectors, including defence.

HRH noted that the unprecedented challenge of COVID-19 requires integrated and collective efforts to ensure the safety and health of all.

In this regard, HRH underscored the importance of further advancing cooperation between both countries at all levels.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to exchange views on regional and international developments.

Lt-General Dhiyab bin Saqr Al-Nuaimi, Bahrain Defence Force (BDF)'s Chief-of-Staff, was also in attendance