American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2013 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met
with His Majesty King Hamad al Khalifa of Bahrain at Safria Palace in Bahrain
and the two leaders exchanged views on shared regional security challenges,
including Iran and the signed joint plan of action between the P5+1 and Iran,
Assistant Pentagon Press Secretary Carl Woog said in a statement issued today.
Woog’s statement reads as follows:
Secretary Hagel met with His Majesty King Hamad al Khalifa
of Bahrain this afternoon at the Safria Palace.
Secretary Hagel and the king discussed the long history of
the United States - Bahrain bilateral relationship. Secretary Hagel emphasized
the U.S. commitment to Gulf security and discussed the speech he will present
to the IISS Manama Dialogue tomorrow.
The secretary and the king exchanged views on shared
regional security challenges, including Iran and the signed joint plan of
action between the P5+1 and Iran.
The meeting included significant discussion of reform in
Bahrain and the importance of political inclusiveness for long term stability.
The secretary thanked King Hamad for hosting the U.S. 5th fleet and ongoing
security cooperation.
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