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U.S. Relationship

Manama, Bahrain - January 1, 2020 : Night view of manama city from Bahrain Bay that includes four seasons, The Avenues, Diplomatic area, Bahrain World trade Center, NBB tower, Bahrain Financial Harbor
Manama, Bahrain - January 1, 2020 : Night view of manama city from Bahrain Bay that includes four seasons, The Avenues, Diplomatic area, Bahrain World trade Center, NBB tower, Bahrain Financial Harbor

U.S.-Bahrain Relations

The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Bahrain in 1971 following its independence from the United Kingdom. The U.S. embassy at Manama was opened September 21, 1971, and a resident ambassador was sent in 1974. The Bahraini Embassy in Washington, DC, opened in 1977. The American Mission Hospital has operated continuously in Bahrain for more than a century.
Manama, Bahrain - January 1, 2020 : Night view of manama city from Bahrain Bay that includes four seasons, The Avenues, Diplomatic area, Bahrain World trade Center, NBB tower, Bahrain Financial Harbor

U.S. Assistance to Bahrain

The Government of Bahrain plays a key role in the Gulf’s security architecture and is an important member of the U.S.-led anti-ISIL coalition. U.S. assistance enables Bahrain to continue to obtain the equipment and training it needs to provide for its own defense and to operate alongside U.S. air and naval forces. U.S. assistance also strengthens Bahrain’s interoperability for regional
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Manama, Bahrain - January 1, 2020 : Night view of manama city from Bahrain Bay that includes four seasons, The Avenues, Diplomatic area, Bahrain World trade Center, NBB tower, Bahrain Financial Harbor

Bilateral Economic Relations

Due to relatively limited energy reserves, Bahrain has been diversifying its economy away from oil and gas production and provides a climate that is seeking to attract foreign investment and businesses. The U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement took effect on August 1, 2006, and has generated increased U.S. commercial interest in Bahrain. In 2019, bilateral merchandise trade reached $2.45 billion, with
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Integrated Country Strategies

The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.

Investment Climate Statements

The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.

Fiscal Transparency Report

The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability.

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