HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister receives the Director-General and CEO of the IISS

Manama, Nov. 23 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), Dr John Chipman, at Riffa Palace. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to supporting international efforts that enhance development, security, and stability. His Royal Highness added that international partnerships have proven effective in addressing global challenges and are a cornerstone for consolidating the foundations of global peace and security. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad highlighted the cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the IISS, nothing the Institute’s success in organising the regional security forum “Manama Dialogue”, the seventeenth edition of which was recently held in Bahrain. His Royal Highness noted that the forum is an influential global platform that facilitates communication channels and the exchange of ideas on issues of regional and global security and stability. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the importance of research studies as a base on which international strategies and efforts to strengthen security and stability can be built, noting the role played by the IISS in this aspect. For his part, Dr Chipman expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to meet with HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, noting HRH’s commitment to strengthening cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the IISS. Dr Chipman also expressed his thanks to the Kingdom for hosting the seventeenth edition of the "Manama Dialogue". The Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club High Committee, HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the Minister of Finance and National Economy, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, also attended the meeting.