His Majesty the King welcomed General Austin, and praised the solid historical relations that tie the two friendly countries and their people, and hailed the prosperous bilateral cooperation relations in various fields as two allies and partners.
HM the King asserted the Kingdom of Bahrain’s continued interest to develop relations of friendship and cooperation with the United States in various fields, especially in the field of defence and military cooperation.
HM the King commended the role played by the United States in maintaining international security and stability, expressing his appreciation for Gen. Austin’s efforts in bolstering cooperation between the two friendly countries and the Arabian Gulf countries.
The two parties reviewed the latest political developments and ways to maintain security and stability in the region.