Manama:Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Jaber Al Khalifa, the National Security Advisor's Deputy and Deputy Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Council, engaged with a British parliamentary delegation during the 22nd IISS Manama Dialogue 2026, organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
According to Bahrain News Agency, the British delegation included Conservative Party International Secretary and Member of Parliament Priti Patel, as well as House of Lords members Lord Jonathan Mendelsohn and Lord Stuart Pollak.
The discussions emphasized the longstanding historical ties between Bahrain and the United Kingdom and the ongoing expansion of their strategic partnership across multiple sectors. Shaikh Khalid bin Ali highlighted the significance of strengthening this partnership by enhancing cooperation and coordination under the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA).
Both parties also shared perspectives on regional developments and emphasized the necessity for coordinated efforts to bolster regional security and stability.