Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa deputised His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of His Majesty the King, to attend a special celebration hosted by the Embassy of the United States of America in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The event marked the 250th anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence and was held at Exhibition World Bahrain.
According to Bahrain News Agency, upon his arrival, HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad was accompanied by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa and His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa. They were received by Stephanie Hallett, the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The celebration commenced with the playing of the national anthems of the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Ambassador Hallett expressed her gratitude and appreciation for HM the King's patronage of the celebration organized by the US Embassy. She acknowledged the close and distinguished relations between the United States and Bahrain, highlighting the cooperation and development achieved in various areas. Ambassador Hallett noted that the relations between the two countries are deeply rooted in the strong ties between the people of Bahrain and the United States, dating back to the era of His Highness Isa Al Kabeer, Ruler of Bahrain and its Dependencies. These ties have continued to develop across different areas over the decades.
HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad conveyed the greetings of HM the King and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, along with their wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the American people. He expressed Bahrain's pride in its friendship with the United States, stating that the bilateral relations are founded on more than 130 years of friendship and cooperation. These relations continue to develop under the leadership of HM the King and the former President of the United States, Donald Trump.
HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad reaffirmed Bahrain's commitment to further strengthening and advancing its relations with the United States in various areas. During the celebration, HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad and Ambassador Hallett cut a cake to mark the occasion, followed by a group photograph with attending officials.
The event featured activities highlighting American history, culture, innovation, and Bahrain-US friendship. This included performances by the Ministry of Interior Music Band and the US Air Forces Central (AFCENT) Band. A Boeing flight simulator was showcased in cooperation with Gulf Air, along with a display of classic and modern American cars supported by Almoayyed Motors and the Bahrain Classic Car Club.