Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, engaged in a telephone conversation with the newly appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP. The Crown Prince extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Burnham on assuming his new role.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the discussion highlighted the longstanding historical ties between Bahrain and the United Kingdom. His Royal Highness emphasized the cooperative foundation of these relations and the mutual commitment to enhancing bilateral relations across various sectors to support shared goals.
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad also recognized the significant role of the United Kingdom, in partnership with allied nations, in promoting regional and international security and stability. The phone call included discussions on the latest regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest.