Bahrain, UK Reaffirm Strategic Defence Partnership During High-Level Meeting

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, met today with Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren, the United Kingdom’s Defence Senior Advisor to the Middle East and North Africa, at Gudaibiya Palace.

During the meeting, His Royal Highness reaffirmed the depth of Bahraini-UK relations, highlighting the shared commitment of both Kingdoms to further enhancing cooperation, particularly in the fields of defence and military affairs. He noted that the strong and historic ties between Bahrain and the United Kingdom are rooted in decades of strategic partnerships and agreements across various sectors.

HRH the Crown Prince emphasized the importance of building upon the close coordination already achieved in defence cooperation, and acknowledged the UK’s enduring role in promoting regional security and stability in collaboration with its allies. He stressed that such efforts contribute meaningfully to broader peace and development on both regional and international levels.

The two sides also discussed recent regional and global developments, along with key issues of mutual interest.

The meeting was also attended by His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, and His Excellency Lieutenant-General Theyab bin Saqr Al-Nuaimi, Chief of Staff of the Bahrain Defence Force.