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Manama : Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, met with Lieutenant General Eric Peltier, Deputy Director General of the Directorate of International Relations and Strategy of the French Armed Forces, on the sidelines of the 20th edition of the IISS Manama Dialogue 2024. His Highness emphasised the strong ties and cooperation between Bahrain and France, noting the significant progress achieved across various fields. His Highness underscored the importance of further developing cooperation to achieve shared goals and strengthen the partnership between the two countries. The meeting explored ways to…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, attended the Union March today in the Al-Wathba region of Abu Dhabi, held as part of the annual Sheikh Zayed Festival in celebration of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) 53rd National Day. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister extended the congratulations of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on this occasion. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad also offered his congratulations on this national occasion. His Royal…

Manama :   The text of the following is a joint statement by the Governments of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States:  Today, the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain announced their joint decision to invite the United Kingdom to accede to the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), representing a major step forward in fostering broader regional security integration, bolstering mutual deterrence against external threats, and expanding cooperation in the fields of commerce, science, and technology with like-minded states in support of peace and prosperity in the Middle East. This announcement advances the vision of…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, presided over inaugurated the 20th edition of the IISS Manama Dialogue, organised by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in collaboration with Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event brought together senior officials, ministers, military leaders, academics, and experts from around the world to discuss critical security issues. In his inaugural address, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed HRH the Crown Prince and the distinguished participants. He highlighted the significance of…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, today inaugurated the 20th edition of the IISS Manama Dialogue security conference. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad highlighted that under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the Kingdom is committed to supporting regional and international security, peace, and development. His Royal Highness stressed the importance of collective efforts to strengthen regional and global security and stability, address emerging challenges, and achieve sustainable solutions that…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, met today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, HE Margus Tsahkna, on the sidelines of the 20th edition of the IISS Manama Dialogue. His Royal Highness highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Estonia to achieve shared aspirations. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to enhancing cooperation and joint coordination across various fields. During the meeting, ways…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, met today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway, HE Espen Barth Eide, on the sidelines of the 20th edition of the IISS Manama Dialogue. His Royal Highness affirmed Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Norway. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad highlighted the cooperation and joint coordination between the two Kingdoms, contributing to the achievement of mutual aspirations. During the meeting, ways to…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, today met with the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Hungary, HE Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, on the sidelines of the 20th edition of the IISS Manama Dialogue. His Royal Highness affirmed the importance of enhancing bilateral ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Hungary, a relationship which has witnessed steady growth and development across various fields. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad highlighted Bahrain’s commitment to furthering joint coordination to achieve shared aspirations. During…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, met today with the Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies of the United States of America, Anne Neuberger, on the sidelines of the 20th edition of the IISS Manama Dialogue. His Royal Highness highlighted the longstanding Bahrain-U.S. relations, which are bolstered by a strategic partnership and multisectoral collaboration, particularly in military and defense, with the most recent example being the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (CSIPA). HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, today met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, on the sidelines of the 20th edition of the IISS Manama Dialogue. His Royal Highness affirmed the longstanding Bahrain-Saudi relations, which continue to advance under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. HRH the Crown Prince,…