His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, received at Riffa Palace today US Ambassador to Bahrain Thomas Krajeski who introduced to him new Deputy Chief of Mission to the Embassy of the USA in Bahrain Timothy Pounds. Welcoming Mr Pounds to his post, His Royal Highness emphasised strong relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the USA. His Royal Highness wished Mr. Pounds every success in his new role as Deputy Chief of Mission. Wider issues relating to regional and international events of mutual interest were also discussed.