His Majesty the King lauds Bahrain-US relations

His Majesty the King lauds Bahrain-US relations
16/10/2011 – bahrain New Agency

Manama, Oct 16 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today lauded the outstanding bilateral relations existing between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America describing these ties as strong and historical serving the people of both countries.

His Majesty was speaking during his meeting at Safriya Palace with a delegation from the US Congress that is currently visiting the kingdom.

His Majesty also highlighted the efforts exerted by the responsible bodies in both countries towards further bolstering and developing these ties on all levels indicating that both sides were interested in further embedding these relations and expanding them . He also indicated that the comprehensive reform in Bahrain continues and was strong towards achieving more advancement in the country within the framework of the reform project and comprehensive development.

His Majesty the King lauded the role played by the United States of America towards maintaining peace and stability in the region affirming the importance of exchange of such visits among legislative establishments in both countries to achieve joint goals.

For their part the delegation hailed the historic ties that date back to more than a hundred years between the two countries.

They also hailed the importance of the National Dialogue and the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI). Moreover, the delegation lauded His Majesty’s future vision towards further developing Bahrain and towards more advancement on the political, economic and social level.
Present at the meeting was Minister of the Royal Court, His Majesty’s Advisor for Diplomatic Affairs and the US Chargé d’Affaires …source