His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, said democracy is an ongoing process that requires time, hard work and a realistic vision.
“We, in Bahrain, are working diligently to achieve that while being fully conscious of the need to adopt that to our reality and the nature of our society,” he added as he met in Washington US Senator John Kerry.
HRH the Crown Prince underlined the kingdom’s resolve to build on its political, economic and social achievements, which, he said, are a source of pride.
Both sides also reviewed strong bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of common interest.
The meeting was attended by Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa and Follow-up Minister at the Royal Court Shaikh Ahmed bin Attiyatallah Al Khalifa.
Separately, HRH the Crown Prince also met in Washington Senator Joe Lieberman and stressed the importance of internal and external security and stability as a prerequisite to maintain the reform momentum.
He said despite the hardships undergone by Bahrain, Bahrain is determined, under the leadership of HM the King, to bring about further achievements and overcome the repercussions of the previous period.
He also voiced Bahrain’s appreciation of the continuous support provided by brotherly and friendly countries which, he said, helped the kingdom surmount a lot of challenges.
HRH the Crown Prince lauded friendly ties and the strategic alliance with the USA for the best interest of the Bahraini and American people and to maintain regional security and stability.
The meeting was attended by Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Follow-up Minister at the Royal Court Shaikh Ahmed bin Attiyatallah Al Khalifa, Transportation Minister Kamal Ahmed bin Mohammed, Crown Prince Court Chief Shaikh Khalifa bin Daij Al Khalifa and Bahraini Ambassador to the USA Huda Nunu.