Manama:General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Bahrain's Minister of Interior, welcomed Palestinian Interior Minister Ziad Mahmoud Hab Al Reeh during the IISS Manama Dialogue 2026. The meeting marked the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening security cooperation between Bahrain and Palestine.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting was attended by Lieutenant General Adel bin Khalifa Al Fadhel, Deputy Minister of Interior, and Lieutenant General Tariq Hassan Al Hassan, Chief of Police. The Interior Minister emphasized the significance of the visit in enhancing cooperation and coordination to tackle regional security challenges.
During the dialogue, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah highlighted the sensitive regional circumstances under which the event was held, noting the participation of ministers, military and security leaders, and experts in security and strategic affairs. He acknowledged the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa as pivotal in maintaining Bahrain's security, and praised the support from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Discussions between the ministers focused on enhancing security cooperation, improving security performance, and addressing regional and international challenges. The newly signed MoU encompasses various aspects of security cooperation, including crime prevention, police education, training, civil defense, and emergency management.
The agreement also includes the formation of a joint security committee with representatives from both ministries to implement the MoU, marking a significant step in the collaboration between the two nations.