HRH Prime Minister receives outgoing U.S. Ambassador

Manama, June 30 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister, has highlighted the importance of the historical strategic partnership between Bahrain and the U.S. in enhancing stability in the region and achieving the shared interests of the two friendly countries and peoples. HRH Shaikh Khalifa was receiving the U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain Justin Siberell whose diplomatic term in the Kingdom has ended. HRH the Prime Minister praised Ambassador Siberell's efforts and contributions in promoting friendship and cooperation between the two countries to advanced levels at various levels, and wished him success in the next missions in the service of his country. The ambassador expressed his gratitude to HRH the Prime Minister for his steady support and interest in strengthening the Bahraini-U.S. relations. He praised Bahrain's consistent keenness to strengthen the bonds of cooperation in various fields, and the Kingdom's support throughout his term in Manama, which has had a great effect in achieving common goals in developing relations.