His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, received Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff US Army, General Martin E. Dempsey, and discussed with him regional developments, deep-rooted historic relations and means of promoting military cooperation.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, attended meeting at Al-Safriya Palace.
HM the King stressed Bahrain’s keenness on bolstering relations with the United States and promoting cooperation in all fields for the good of both countries.
He hailed the pivotal US role in maintaining global security and stability, stressing support for the regional and international efforts to protect security and stability in the region and promote development and prosperity for countries and peoples.
Gen. Martin E. Dempsey commended HM the King’s keen interest in strengthening relations, hailing growing bilateral ties. He also congratulated HM the King on Bahrain’s National Day.