His Majesty King Hamad, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received John Healey, Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom, during his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
During the meeting, His Majesty the King reviewed bilateral relations with the UK Secretary of State for Defence, as well as areas of cooperation and joint work between the two countries.
His Majesty the King expressed pride in the longstanding and distinguished relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom, underscoring a close partnership built over many years of alliance, coordination, and constructive cooperation, particularly in the military and defence fields. His Majesty highlighted the shared commitment to further develop and advance these ties across all levels in support of the common interests of both countries and their peoples.
His Majesty the King noted the United Kingdom’s role on the international stage and its contributions to supporting security, stability, and peace in the region and internationally.
His Majesty the King and Secretary Healey discussed current regional developments and wider international issues, alongside matters of mutual interest.
On his part, the UK Defence Secretary expressed gratitude for His Majesty’s role in strengthening the bilateral partnership, reinforcing longstanding ties, and advancing military and defence cooperation between the two countries.
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