Spokesman Matthew Miller said:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Bahrain’s leader, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in Manama today. The Secretary and the King discussed the Houthis’ reckless and dangerous attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea and reaffirmed their shared commitment to international law and freedom of navigation through Operation Prosperity Guardian. Secretary Blinken praised the role of the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) in expanding the enduring strategic partnership between the United States and Bahrain. Secretary Blinken emphasized the need to urgently address the humanitarian situation in Gaza and welcomed efforts to protect civilian lives, free hostages, increase humanitarian assistance, and prevent further escalation of the conflict. The Secretary-General and the King reaffirmed their shared determination to maintain lasting peace and promote a more secure, prosperous and integrated region, including through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
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