HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets the United States Secretary of Defense

Manama, Nov. 20 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister, today met with the US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III, and an accompanying delegation, at the 2021 Manama Dialogue. His Royal Highness outlined the strength of longstanding Bahrain-US relations as he welcomed Defense Secretary Austin and the accompanying delegation to the Kingdom of Bahrain. His Royal Highness further noted the importance of bolstering relations, particularly in areas such as defence and security. His Royal Highness also highlighted that the international security community is witnessing a growing importance to confronting global challenges cooperatively. His Royal Highness commended the United States’ role in consolidating the pillars of security, stability and peace in the region, noting the Kingdom of Bahrain's continued support for efforts to further and maintain both regional and international stability. Topics on the Manama Dialogue agenda and its importance to enhancing regional and international security were also discussed. The Minister of Finance and National Economy, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Defence Affairs, HE Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, and the Bahrain Defence Force’s Chief of Staff, HE Lieutenant General Dhiab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, also attended the meeting.