Manama, Nov. 30 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has praised the advanced level of the Bahraini-US relations, and highlighted the strength of the steadily-progressing cooperation between them.

Receiving the US Ambassador to Bahrain William Roebuck, HRH the Prime Minister asserted that Bahrain is making confident strides to achieve more economic and development progress while maintaining its security and stability.

He reiterated the kingdom’s constant keenness on strengthening its strategic relations with countries with which it shares similar policies towards stability and development, including the United States.

HRH Premier reviewed with the ambassador ways to bolster cooperation between the two countries in various fields, especially regarding their efforts to combat terrorism and strengthen the pillars of security and stability.

He also discussed with him the latest regional and international developments, affirming that maintaining the “security of the region is a collective responsibility, and that any undermining of stability will not serve the overlapped international interests, nor will it support the International Community’s development efforts; security is integral and indivisible.”

Ambassador William Roebuck expressed thanks and appreciation to HRH Premier for his keenness to enhance bilateral cooperation in all fields, affirming his country’s desire to boost its ties with the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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BNA 1310 GMT 2015/11/03