HM the King receives US state secretary

Sharm Al-Sheikh, Mar. 14. (BNA) – His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has received at his residence the US Secretary of State John Kerry, on the sidelines of Egypt Economic Development, currently held here. HM the King welcomed John Kerry, and expressed pride in the deep-rooted outstanding bilateral relations, progressing steadily at all levels, noting that Bahraini-US ties have always been based on mutual trust and respect, and joint coordination on various fields, especially the political, economic and defence fields, for the sake of achieving the interests of the two friendly peoples. HM King Hamad reiterated the kingdom's support to all regional and international efforts to maintain security and stability and promote peace in the region. HM the King lauded the leading role played by the United States, along with allied and friendly countries, in consolidating security and stability in the region, and combating terrorism for the sake of promoting global peace. HM King Hamad reviewed with the US State Secretary the existing areas of bilateral cooperation, and ways to bolster and expand them as two allied partners. HM the King also discussed with John Kerry the latest regional and global developments, the agenda of the Sharm Al-Sheikh economic summit, as well as issues of mutual concern. The US Secretary of State expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to HM the King for his efforts and keenness on consolidating relations of friendship and cooperation with his country, which, he affirmed, reflected the solid Bahraini-US partnership ties. He also praised the crucial role played by Bahrain, and its unwavering coordination and cooperation with brotherly and friendly countries in combating terrorism, which will serve regional and global security, stability and peace.