‘Strengthening partnerships key to global peace’

TDT | Manama     

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, emphasised the importance of initiatives to strengthen international partnerships.

These efforts are crucial for addressing global challenges and promoting global security and peace.

HRH Prince Salman made the statements as he received yesterday the outgoing Executive Director of IISS–Middle East, Lieutenant General (Retd) Sir Thomas Beckett, at Gudaibiya Palace.

During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister was introduced to Air Marshal (Retd) Martin Sampson, the newly appointed Executive Director of IISS–Middle East.

His Royal Highness commended the efforts of Lt Gen (Retd) Sir Tom Beckett throughout his tenure. He also congratulated the new Executive Director of IISS–Middle East and wished him success in his new role.

HRH Prince Salman commended the Kingdom of Bahrain’s long and fruitful cooperation with the IISS, and the ongoing efforts to organise the Manama Dialogue over the past 19 years in particular, which has grown into an important and reputable regional and international forum.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister underscored the pivotal role of IISS in providing the necessary elements to support strategies that enhance regional and global security and stability.

Gratitude

Lt Gen (Retd) Sir Tom Beckett and Air Marshal (Retd) Martin Sampson expressed their gratitude to His Royal Highness for his unwavering commitment to strengthening cooperation between Bahrain and IISS, as well as his continued support of the Manama Dialogue since its inception.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, HE Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki, also attended the meeting