HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets with the President of the United States of America
Washington, July 16 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with Donald J. Trump, the President of the United States, at the White House.
His Royal Highness conveyed the warm greetings of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to President Trump.
His Royal Highness underscored the historic and strategic relationship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States, which spans more than 130 years.
His Royal Highness reaffirmed Bahrain’s unwavering commitment led by His Majesty the King to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the realms of security, trade, and investment, all aimed at fostering international peace and promoting sustainable development.
His Royal Highness affirmed that the USD 17 billion investment package announced during this visit spanning multiple sectors reflects the deep trust and strong ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America, further advancing their strategic partnership.
His Royal Highness emphasised that these agreements represent a meaningful and practical step forward in strengthening the longstanding economic partnership between the two countries.
His Royal Highness highlighted the strong and growing economic relations between Bahrain and the United States, noting the positive impact of the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries, and underscoring the United States Trade Zone in the Kingdom, which has played a key role in boosting bilateral economic cooperation.
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad welcomed the strengthening of ties through joint agreements, such as the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), which was expanded through the inclusion of the United Kingdom following an invitation extended by the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States.
His Royal Highness affirmed that the C-SIPA has created a multilateral framework to advance peace, drive development and innovation, and support the normalisation of relations across the Middle East at an important time for the region.
His Royal Highness welcomed the United Kingdom’s accession to the C-SIPA, describing it as a major step toward fostering broader regional security integration, strengthening collective deterrence against external threats, and expanding cooperation in commerce, science, and technology with like-minded states in support of peace and prosperity in the Middle East.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister also expressed hope that other like-minded nations will join the C-SIPA framework, delivering momentum for peace and cooperation across the region.
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad also highlighted the deep-rooted history of Bahrain-U.S. relations, which began at the civil level in 1893 and officially in 1948. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister reaffirmed the Kingdom's commitment to expanding cooperation and deepening this enduring partnership for years to come.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad emphasised the importance of cooperation in peaceful nuclear power, given its positive impact on development and the transition towards sustainable energy.
The meeting also addressed recent regional and international developments, in which His Royal Highness highlighted Bahrain’s steadfast approach to upholding the values of tolerance and coexistence, and intercultural dialogue.
His Royal Highness underscored the Kingdom’s belief that lasting stability is grounded in the advancement of prosperity.
Furthermore, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad commended the efforts of President Trump, and the pivotal role of the United States, in coordination with allies, to reduce regional tensions and promote enduring peace and stability in the Middle East.
For his part, President Trump praised His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa as a highly respected leader, both in the Middle East and on the global stage. President Trump also welcomed HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to the White House, and extended a warm welcome to His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister's Court.
During his address, President Trump emphasised the strength of Bahrain-U.S. relations, describing them as tremendous and grounded in decades of mutual support and strategic partnership. The President affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain has always been a valued and steadfast ally, stating that the United States has always stood by Bahrain in return.
Trump also referred to the economic relations between the two countries, noting the significant trade exchange that continues to grow between the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain.
A lunch banquet was held by President Trump in honour of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister and the accompanying delegation's visit to the United States.
