Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, received in Manama Sunday US Military Attaché Colonel John Gondol (photo).

The Commander-in-Chief praised the distinguished relationship between Bahrain and the US.

The meeting discussed a number of issues of common interest, and ways to strengthen Bahraini-American relations at various levels, especially military and defense cooperation, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.

Defense Affairs Minister Lieutenant-General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, and Chief-of-Staff Lieutenant-General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi were present.

Later Sunday, BDF Commander-in-Chief also received British Military Attaché to Bahrain, Marine Lieutenant Colonel Paul Windsor.

BDF Chief-of-Staff Lieutenant General Dheyab bin Saqr Al-Nuaimi, was present.

The Commander-in-Chief praised the historical relation between the two kingdoms which is witnessing development and progress in various fields, especially with regard to the exchange of experiences and cooperation in the military field.

The meeting reviewed enhancing coordination, in addition to discussing issues of common interest.