Ascot:His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, met with Sir Francis Brooke, His Majesty King Charles III's Representative at Ascot and Chairman of Ascot Authority (Holdings) Limited. The meeting emphasized the longstanding and evolving relationship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Crown Prince affirmed the shared commitment of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Majesty King Charles III to deepening bilateral relations across various sectors. He highlighted the importance of building upon the achievements in horse racing and equestrian sports to foster further opportunities for development and mutual goals.
Prince Salman praised Ascot's status as a leading global equestrian event with a distinguished history and international prestige. He also emphasized the need for continued cooperation and exchange of expertise to enhance partnership and coordination between Bahrain and the UK.
In attendance at the meeting were HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister's Court and Chairman of the High Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC), HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, along with several senior officials.