His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa received at Al-Safriya Palace US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General James N. Mattis and discussed bilateral relations and growing military cooperation in particular.
HM the King lauded the pivotal US role in consolidating its cooperation with Bahrain, stressing its crucial efforts to maintain security and stability in this highly-strategic region.
General Mattis hailed deep friendship and historic strategic alliance bonding Bahrain and the US.