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Sat, 12/19/2015 - 21:29
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HM King receives US Defence Secretary

Manama, Dec.19 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa received at Al-Safriya Palace US Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter, marking his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. HM the King welcomed the US official and lauded deep-rooted historic relations and steadily-growing cooperation in all fields. He commended military coordination and defence cooperation bonding the two friendly countries which are allies and partners. "Long-standing relations between Bahrain and the United States have always been based on trust, mutual respect and joint coordination in all fields for the sake the two friendly countries and peoples’ strategic interests", he said. HM the King and the US Secretary of Defence discussed latest regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest for the two countries. He reiterated Bahrain’s unwavering support to all regional and international efforts to protect security and stability and consolidate peace in the region, hailing the US-led role to strengthen regional security and stability and serve the cause of peace in the world. The US Secretary of Defence hailed his meeting with HM the King which, he said, reflects strong relations of partnership and solid cooperation between the two friendly countries regarding all issues. He lauded the important role played by the Kingdom of Bahrain, led by HM the King, stressing its constructive and fruitful coordination and cooperation towards the issues of security, stability and peace in the region.

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