His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, met Friday with the United Kingdom’s First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Tony Radakin CB ADC, at the Navy Command Headquarters, Portsmouth.

His Royal Highness commended the strength of Bahrain-UK relations, which continue to develop with every passing year, particularly within military and defense, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.

Furthermore, His Royal Highness noted that the bilateral partnership supports regional and international safety and stability.

Regional and international issues of common interest were also discussed.

For his part, Admiral Tony Radakin highlighted His Royal Highness’s continued support for furthering Bahrain-UK ties at all levels.

HE Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Kingdom, also attended the meeting.