Manama: Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States, joined the Ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the United States in a meeting hosted by the US Department of State. The meeting was chaired by Allison Hooker, US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, and attended by senior US government officials, to discuss the latest regional developments and the evolving political and security situation.
According to Bahrain News Agency, during the meeting, the US Under Secretary of State affirmed the United States' steadfast commitment to its strategic partnership with the GCC member states, stressing Washington's rejection of any attacks targeting the security and stability of the Gulf countries. She also underscored the United States' commitment to continued coordination and cooperation with its regional partners in addressing current challenges.
US officials also briefed participants on the latest developments in diplomatic contacts with Iran, emphasizing that political engagement remains ongoing alongside efforts to reduce regional tensions, strengthen security and stability, and further enhance defence cooperation with the GCC member states.
The GCC and Jordanian ambassadors reaffirmed the importance of strengthening joint efforts to safeguard the security and stability of the GCC member states and the wider region. They also stressed the importance of maintaining close coordination with the United States and expanding defence, security, and economic cooperation in support of shared interests, the security of international maritime navigation, and regional peace and stability.