HRH Crown Prince receives US Navy Secretary

His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa received at Riffa Palace today US Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and his accompanying delegation.He lauded strong historical relations between the two friendly countries, praising the role of the USA in maintaining international peace and security.

HRH the Crown Prince also discussed with the US Navy Secretary ways of maintaining regional security and stability, urging to steer the region clear of threats and conflicts.He also underlined the need to further boost bilateral relations, stressing the importance of further bolstering cooperation between both countries mainly in the military field.

The US Secretary of the Navy expressed thanks and respect to HRH the Crown Prince, commending the role of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the regional and international peace process and expressing satisfaction at the advanced and distinguished relations between the two allied countries.

The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Defence Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, HRH the Crown Prince’s Advisor for Political and Economic Affairs Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Crown Prince Court Chief Shaikh Khalifa bin Daij Al Khalifa, the Acting US Ambassador to Bahrain and HRH the Crown Prince’s Military Office Director Brigadier Mounir Ahmed Al Sbei’i.