MPs Call for Stronger Gulf Defences
MPs voiced support for His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s call for stronger Gulf defences, saying the Bahrain Shield exercise showed that peace must rest on military strength as well as talks.
Hassan Ebrahim said Gulf security was now a strategic need, not a political choice. He said Bahrain’s push for closer GCC defence ties aimed to build a force able to act as one against any threat.
He added that the King’s words on Iran made clear that regional peace required respect for sovereignty, international law and an end to acts that fuel conflict.
Maryam Al Sayegh said the drill showed Bahrainis that the kingdom was protected by a firm Gulf shield. Forces from all six GCC states took part alongside the Peninsula Shield Force.
Hanan Fardan said the exercise sent a clear message that an attack on one Gulf state would be seen as an attack on all.
The MPs said Parliament supported steps to defend Bahrain, strengthen the home front and support the armed forces and Interior Ministry.
Maryam Al Sayegh said the drill showed Bahrainis that the kingdom was protected by a firm Gulf shield. Forces from all six GCC states took part alongside the Peninsula Shield Force.
Hanan Fardan said the exercise sent a clear message that an attack on one Gulf state would be seen as an attack on all.
The MPs said Parliament supported steps to defend Bahrain, strengthen the home front and support the armed forces and Interior Ministry.
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