Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa has praised the defence co-operation agreement signed with the UK during the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.He stated that the agreement represents an extension of the longstanding strategic partnership between the two countries, reinforcing Bahrain’s prominent regional and strategic role, due to the vision and guidance of His Majesty King Hamad .