Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a telephone call with His Excellency Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, to congratulate him on taking the oath of office and his inauguration as President of the US.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Majesty the King expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes to HE President Trump for success in leading the US towards further progress and prosperity. HM the King emphasised his commitment to enhancing the strategic partnership between Bahrain and the US across various domains and looked forward to a new phase of bilateral relations.
His Majesty the King highlighted Bahrain's commitment to enhancing joint cooperation to serve mutual interests. HM the King commended the US economy's leading global position and its positive impact on international economic growth, wishing continued prosperity for the US.
On his part, HE President Trump expressed his gratitude to His Majesty the King for his congratulations, commending the strong bilateral relations between the two countries and expressing his eagerness to further developing these ties during his presidency.
The two leaders also discussed the importance of continued efforts to ensure security and stability in the Middle East and to enhance cooperation in addressing regional and global challenges in support of international peace and security.