Paris:His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, met with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, in Paris. The meeting underscored the strong bilateral relationship between Bahrain and France, emphasizing the shared commitment of both nations to further strengthen their partnership across various fields.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Crown Prince highlighted the longstanding ties between Bahrain and France, which have been supported by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President Macron. He stressed the importance of building on past achievements to advance joint initiatives in multiple sectors.
During the meeting, the Crown Prince conveyed greetings from His Majesty the King to President Macron, along with wishes for France's continued growth and prosperity. President Macron reciprocated with his greetings to His Majesty the King and expressed hopes for Bahrain's progress and prosperity.
The discussion also focused on deepening coordination in areas such as modern technologies, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy to drive economic development and create opportunities for citizens. The Crown Prince appreciated France's support for regional stability and its contributions to international peace and security.
President Macron emphasized the strategic partnership between the two countries, particularly in the industrial sector, including collaboration with Aluminium Bahrain (Alba). The meeting also included the attendance of key Bahraini officials, including the Minister of Finance and National Economy and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alba.