Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa received Saudi Military Courts Chairman Major-General Fahd bin Mohammed Al-Qahtani (photo) and the accompanying delegation, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.

Sheikh Khalifa lauded the strong fraternal relations binding Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, stressing the leaders of the two countries for their keenness on strengthening joint ties in all fields.

The two sides discussed key issues of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by BDF General Command court Acting Director Major-General Hassan Mohammed Saad, Inspector-General Major-General Abdulla Hassan Al-Nuaimi and other senior officers.

Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa also met in Manama on Tuesday with Commander of US Naval Forces, Central Command and 5th Fleet Rear Admiral Kevin Donegan and his accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways of strengthening them in various fields, especially regarding military coordination and defense cooperation in addition to topics of common interest.