Interior Minister receives 5th Fleet Commander

Manama, Sept. 11 (BNA): Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, received here today the Commander of the US Naval Forces Central Command, US 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, Vice-Admiral Brad Cooper. Chief of Public Security, Lieutenant-General Tariq Al Hassan, attended. The Interior Minister welcomed the US official, hailing security cooperation and exchange of expertise within the strategic and strong ties between the two countries. Security cooperation to promote joint operations were reviewed during the meeting.