A senior US officer hailed strong bilateral relations binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America.

“Solid Bahraini-American ties are based on mutual respect and the share desire to bolster cooperation regarding issues of common interest”, said Admiral John C. Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Commander of the U.S. 5th Fleet.
In a statement to Bahrain News Agency (BNA), he paid tribute to His Highness Brigadier Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Royal Guard Commander and BIDEC 2017 Organising Committee Chairman to the opportunity to address the event as a keynote speaker.
Admiral John C. Aquilino stressed the importance of BIDEC 2017, being held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa.
Addressing the conference, he highlighted maritime threats which are facing all sides, stressing the need to confront challenges with the support of military alliances.

Source: BNA