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HRH Crown Prince Meets UK Chief of Joint Operations, Reaffirms Strategic Defence Partnership

 His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, received Lieutenant General Nick Perry DSO MBE, Chief of Joint Operations in the United Kingdom, along with his accompanying delegation, at Riffa Palace on 13 May 2026.

During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince underscored the enduring and historic relations between Bahrain and the United Kingdom, highlighting the strength of their bilateral cooperation and strategic partnership.

He reaffirmed Bahrain’s commitment to further strengthening collaboration across various fields, particularly in defence and military cooperation, in line with existing agreements and frameworks, including the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (CSIPA).

HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad praised the strategic depth of the bilateral relationship, emphasising the importance of continued coordination to advance mutual interests and shared aspirations.

He also highlighted the vital role of the United Kingdom and its international partners in promoting regional and global security, stability, and development.

The meeting also reviewed the latest regional and international developments, as well as issues of mutual concern.