His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Sakhir Palace today the US embassy Charge D’Affaires Margaret Nardi who introduced to HM the newly-appointed US Naval Forces Central Command, Fifth Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Charles B. Cooper.
HM the King welcomed them and congratulated Vice Admiral Charles B. Cooper on assuming his new post, wishing him every success. He lauded deep-rooted historical relations of friendship and cooperation between the USA and the Kingdom of Bahrain which are based on mutual respect and joint coordination.
HM the King commended growing bilateral cooperation, mainly in the military and defence field, praising the pivotal role of the US administration in maintaining security and stability in the region.
Vice Admiral Charles B. Cooper lauded the efforts of HM the King to further consolidate historical and distinguished relations between the two friendly countries mainly in the defence fields.
Source: Bahrain News Agency