Manama:Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, met with Vice Admiral Kurt Renshaw, Commander of US Naval Forces Central Command, the US Fifth Fleet, and the Combined Maritime Forces. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 22nd IISS Manama Dialogue 2026.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Jaber Al Khalifa, Deputy National Security Advisor, attended the meeting. His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad emphasized the longstanding historical and strategic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States (US), highlighting their continued development across various domains.
The discussions focused on strengthening military and defense cooperation, with both sides exchanging views on issues of mutual interest and the latest regional and international developments. They underscored the importance of enhancing regional and international security and stability, ensuring the security of vital waterways, and safeguarding freedom of navigation to support regional and global development and prosperity.