Prince Salman also affirmed that the role undertaken by this alliance and coordination had contributed towards protecting the security and stability of the region that has strategic importance.
He also affirmed during his meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta at the Pentagon the importance of continuing the development of military cooperation between the two countries on all levels.
HRH Prince Salman highlighted the ongoing coordination through joint military drills and the continuous training programmes.
Moreover, discussions between the two sides focused on various regional and international issues along with their repercussions.
For his part Panetta affirmed the continuation of strategic and military cooperation with the Kingdom of Bahrain and hailed Bahrain’s prominent position and its importance to the United States on the military cooperation level.