Manama:Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who serves as the National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, recently met with Zaqy Mohamed, the Senior Minister of State for Defence of Singapore. This meeting took place on the sidelines of the 22nd IISS Manama Dialogue 2026.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Deputy National Security Advisor Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Jaber Al Khalifa was also present during the meeting. His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad extended a warm welcome to the Singaporean official, praising the strong relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Singapore. He highlighted the progress made in various areas and reiterated the commitment to further enhance cooperation and coordination between the two nations to benefit their mutual interests and aspirations.
During their discussions, both parties explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and partnership. They reviewed issues of mutual interest and discussed the latest regional and international developments. A key focus of the conversation was the importance of bolstering regional and international security and stability, ensuring the security of vital waterways, and maintaining freedom of navigation, all of which are crucial for supporting regional and global development and prosperity.