Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, held a meeting with Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren, the United Kingdom's Defence Senior Advisor to the Middle East and North Africa, at Gudaibiya Palace.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Crown Prince emphasized the shared commitment of Bahrain and the United Kingdom to enhance cooperation in military and defence sectors. This collaboration aims to benefit both nations and their citizens. The Crown Prince highlighted the strong historical ties between Bahrain and the UK, marked by strategic partnerships and agreements across various sectors, and stressed the significance of advancing coordination in the military field.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad also acknowledged the UK's role, alongside its allies, in reinforcing regional security and stability. This effort contributes to peace and development on both regional and international levels.
The meeting included discussions on the latest regional and international developments and examined key issues of mutual interest. The Minister of Finance and National Economy, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and the Bahrain Defence Force Chief of Staff, HE Lieutenant-General Theyab bin Saqr Al-Nuaimi, were also in attendance.