Representatives Council Speaker Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal praised the strong and strategic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the USA and their steady growth thanks to the care and support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

She lauded the positive outcomes of the recent visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the USA, stressing growing cooperation between the two friendly countries.

The Representatives Council Speaker was speaking as she received today the US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Steven Bondy. They reviewed bilateral relations and ways of boosting parliamentary ties between the two friendly countries.

The Representatives Council Speaker underlined the role of the legislative branch in developing the legal system and upgrading legislation.

The US ambassador expressed appreciation for the meeting, commending strategic relations of friendship and cooperation between both countries. He also expressed keenness on further enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields.