His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, met Vice Admiral Curt A Renshaw, the newly-appointed Commander of the United States Naval Forces Central Command, the US Fifth Fleet and the Combined Maritime Forces, at Riffa Palace yesterday.
He highlighted that the long-standing partnership between Bahrain and the United States continues to advance across all fields, particularly within military and defence.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed the kingdom’s commitment to further strengthening joint co-ordination.
He also emphasised the importance of building upon the achievements of existing agreements, most notably the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA).
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad extended his best wishes to Vice Adm Renshaw for success in carrying out his duties.
He recognised the critical role of the United States, alongside its allies, in strengthening regional security and stability and advancing development efforts worldwide.
Both parties discussed issues of mutual interest, ways to enhance the bilateral partnership and the latest regional and international developments.
Prime Minister’s Court Minister Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa also attended the meeting.
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