Brussels:Dr. Mohammed Ali Behzad, the Ambassador to Belgium and Head of Mission to the EU and NATO, addressed a session focusing on national perspectives of Allies and partners in Brussels on October 27. The event was part of the 2026 NATO Partnerships 360 Symposium.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Ambassador Behzad emphasized Bahrain's dedication, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, to bolster partnership and cooperation with NATO through the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative. This initiative aims to support both regional and international security and stability.
Ambassador Behzad detailed Bahrain's consistent efforts to enhance regional and international security, ensure maritime security and freedom of trade, and promote dialogue, coexistence, and good-neighborly relations. He underscored the necessity of transforming shared political commitments into concrete actions that benefit mutual interests and address emerging challenges.