Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received Lieutenant General Sir Charlie Collins, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff for Military Strategy and Operations of the United Kingdom, who is currently visiting Bahrain.
His Majesty the King commended the strong bilateral relations and close partnership between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom, which have a longstanding history of cooperation and coordination, particularly in defence and military affairs as allies and friends. His Majesty stressed the mutual commitment to developing these relations at all levels in a manner that serves the two countries’ shared goals and interests and benefits their peoples.
His Majesty the King also commended the key role played by the UK regionally and internationally and its efforts to strengthen security and stability regionally and internationally.
The meeting discussed regional and international developments, particularly the latest developments in the region, as well as issues of mutual interest.
Lieutenant General Sir Charlie Collins expressed appreciation for His Majesty’s efforts to strengthen the historic friendship and close military and defence cooperation between the two countries.
