Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad of Bahrain and US Secretary of State Blinken Discuss Middle East Tensions, Palestinian Cause, and Strengthening Bahrain-US Partnership.
Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad of Bahrain and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed regional and global issues during a telephone conversation on Monday.
They touched upon the latest developments in Gaza and reaffirmed the importance of the Bahrain-US partnership.
The crown prince emphasized Bahrain's commitment to the Palestinian cause and achieving a peaceful, lasting solution for an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The text discusses a meeting between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani.
They emphasized the importance of protecting civilians and reducing violence in Gaza, as it poses a threat to regional security and stability.
The US State Department stated that both officials reaffirmed their commitment to preventing the spread of conflict in the region.
Additionally, they explored ways to strengthen their strategic partnership through cooperation under the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement.
The US thanked Bahrain for its contributions to maritime security.