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Bahraini king sends letter to Biden congratulating him on election win
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleBahraini King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa has sent a letter to US President-elect Joe Biden congratulating him on his election win over President Donald Trump, according to a statement carried in state media.
“The Kingdom of Bahrain values its historical, strong, and extensive relations with the United States of America, which are more than 120 years old. We will work to continue constructive cooperation at every level which strengthens strategic relations,” King Hamad says in a statement
Hamad further expresses his hopes that “the friendly American people” will know “progress and prosperity.”
Bahrain recently agreed to normalize diplomatic ties with Israel as part of an agreement Trump helped broker.
— Aaron Boxerman
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