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Statement

Statement | May 16, 2022

READOUT – Gen. Erik Kurilla’s First Official Visit to Bahrain

USCENTCOM

TAMPA, Fla.  –  

U.S. Central Command commander Gen. Erik Kurilla during official travel to Bahrain met with His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Deputy King, and His Excellency Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of Bahrain Defense Force, to discuss the ongoing partnership between CENTCOM and Bahrain.

The leaders pledged continued commitment to both nations and expressed their goals for the ongoing strategic partnership.