Manama:General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior, engaged with a British parliamentary delegation during the 22nd IISS Manama Dialogue 2026. The delegation included Priti Patel, a Member of the UK House of Commons and International Secretary of the Conservative Party, along with Lord Stuart Polak.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Lieutenant General Adel bin Khalifa Al Fadhel, Deputy Minister of Interior, and Lieutenant General Tariq Hassan Al Hassan, Chief of Police, were also present during the meeting. The Interior Minister welcomed the British delegation's involvement in the dialogue, highlighting its role in bringing together senior officials, decision-makers, and experts from various sectors to address global security, political, and strategic challenges.
General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah emphasized the dialogue's importance as a strategic platform for exchanging views and exploring solutions to regional crises. He underlined the Kingdom of Bahrain's commitment to enhancing regional stability and international cooperation, guided by the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
The Interior Minister praised the strong and distinguished relations between Bahrain and the United Kingdom, noting the significance of further strengthening these ties through joint cooperation opportunities. Discussions during the meeting also covered areas of security cooperation and various issues aimed at boosting regional stability.