Defence Affairs State Minister receives US Military Attaché

Manama, Apr 15 (BNA) – Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Lt. General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, today received US Military attaché, Colonel John E. West, accompanied by the newly appointed US Military Attaché to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Scott W. Rizer . Defence Affairs State Minister welcomed the newly appointed Military Attaché and wished him success in his new mission to enhance the bilateral relations in all fields. He hailed the growing ongoing cooperation relations between the two countries at the military level, lauding the efforts of the outgoing Military Attaché, Colonel John E. West, during his tenure and wish him success in his future missions . The meeting was attended by Military Cooperation's Director, Brigadier Shaikh Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa. MJ