The US President Barack Obama received newly-appointed Bahraini Ambassador to the USA Shaikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa who submitted to him his credentials as Head of the Bahraini diplomatic mission to the USA. The Bahraini ambassador conveyed to the US President the greetings of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister. He pledged to work on further cementing solid historic relations between Bahrain and the USA. The US President congratulated the Bahraini ambassador on his appointment, stressing that Bahrain and the USA have always set a model to emulate in strategic partnerships. He lauded the efforts of HRH the Crown Prince in ensuring success of the national dialogue, praising democratic reforms in Bahrain.