HM King congratulated by HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister on the Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, awarded by US President

Manama, Jan. 19 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from his Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on being awarded the Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, by US President Donald Trump. The award recognizes HM King Hamad’s decades of steady leadership and meritorious contributions to expanding Bahrain's deep partnership with the United States and HM's extraordinary courage and efforts to support regional and global stability. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister stressed that the award confirms the special status that HM the King has with the US President. The recognition is also a source of further pride in HM the King's leading contributions and initiatives at various levels to enhance global peace and security and to consolidate the values of tolerance and respect among all people, HRH Prince Salman said.