Abu Dhabi: Bahrain's role in protecting and achieving regional peace was praised last night as His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Deputy Supreme Commander, met US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Abu Dhabi.

Latest regional developments, the Gulf's security and developments related to the Middle East peace process were discussed.

HRH the Crown Prince hailed the role of President Barack Obama, Ms Clinton and US special envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell, affirming his trust and hope that the aspired peace is achieved. Obama peace bid - Pages 20-21