HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister receives the Republic of India’s Commander of the Western Fleet

Manama, Aug. 15 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, today received the Republic of India’s Commander of the Western Fleet, Rear Admiral Vineet S McCarty, and an accompanying delegation at Gudaibiya Palace.

His Royal Highness highlighted the depth of Bahraini-Indian longstanding relations, noting the importance of enhancing cooperation to benefit both countries and their people.

HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister affirmed that bilateral relations have continuously grown and developed, particularly in military and defence.

During the meeting, regional and global developments and issues of common interest were also discussed.

The National Security Advisor, Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Council, and Commander of the Royal Guard, His Highness Lieutenant-General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and the Bahrain Defence Force Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-General Theyab bin Saqr Al-Nuaimi, also attended the meeting.