Manama:HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister of Bahrain, met with HRH Prince Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, and senior officials from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and other Arab countries at the IISS Manama Dialogue 2026.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting focused on enhancing joint Gulf and Arab cooperation, with HRH Prince Salman emphasizing Bahrain's commitment to strengthening coordination and collective efforts to tackle regional and international challenges. The Crown Prince highlighted the importance of building on the achievements of GCC and Arab cooperation to promote security, stability, and prosperity in the region.
The discussions at the meeting centered on regional security and stability as vital for lasting peace and sustainable development. Prince Salman reiterated the significance of sustained cooperation among allied and partner nations to safeguard regional interests and promote peace and prosperity on both regional and international scales.
The participating officials, including HRH Prince Turki and senior GCC and Arab representatives, expressed their appreciation for Bahrain's successful hosting of the IISS Manama Dialogue for over two decades. They acknowledged the platform's role in facilitating dialogue on regional and global security issues.
In attendance were Lieutenant-General HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, and Minister of Finance and National Economy HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, along with several other senior officials and delegates.