Manama:Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, attended a reception hosted by the United States Embassy in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The event was organized in honor of athletes from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) visiting Bahrain as part of a sports diplomacy programme celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the reception saw the presence of several notable figures, including Stephanie Hallett, the United States Ambassador to Bahrain; His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee; Aymen bin Tawfeeq Almoayed, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports; Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism; and various senior officials.
The Minister of Finance highlighted the deep-rooted relations and strategic partnership between Bahrain and the United States, acknowledging their ongoing development across multiple sectors. He emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation and coordination to create new opportunities that align with the shared goals and aspirations of the two nations.
Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa underscored the significance of the UFC athletes' visit in enhancing communication, exchanging expertise, and fostering cooperation within the sports sector. He also noted the value of building stronger ties with international sporting institutions and organizations to broaden opportunities for collaboration and achieve mutual objectives.