On Monday, outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump granted the ‘Legion of Merit’ to Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in recognition of his role in supporting regional and international stability.
The Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, is a rarely-awarded, prestigious decoration that can only be bestowed by the President, typically to chiefs of state or heads of government of other countries.
Trump expressed pleasure at presenting the Legion of Merit to King Hamad, noting, “under King Hamad’s decades of steady leadership as Crown Prince, Emir, and King, Bahrain has proved to be an indefatigable ally of the US."
Moreover, U.S. President praised Bahraini King's support for the vision of peace and his decision to establish full diplomatic ties with Israel, noting that his decision "has started a new era of economic and security cooperation among the U.S. key partners in the Middle East."
Last Friday, Trump granted the ‘Legion of Merit’ to Moroccan King Mohammed VI, for his decision to normalize ties with Israel.
In a statement, the White House said, “The Moroccan King’s decision to resume relations with Israel has reshaped the scene in the Middle East and North Africa in a positive way.”
“King Mohammed VI has worked for more than two decades to promote a deep and lasting partnership with the U.S. in all fields,” the statement read.
last August, UAE became the first Arab nation to normalize relations with Israel since Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994, followed by Bahrain.
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