Interior Minister receives US Secretary of Homeland Security
Manama, May 25 (BNA): General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, received Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States of America, accompanied by a high-level security delegation.
The delegation was received by Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan, Chief of Public Security, the Chief of Public Security and senior ministry officials.
The Minister underscored the importance of the visit in strengthening security cooperation and coordination between the two countries.
Gen. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah emphasised the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to its civilisational path based on coexistence and the promotion of a culture of peace, led by the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He also commended the bilateral relations and strategic partnership between Bahrain and the United States.
The Minister further noted that for over a century, Bahrain and the United States have stood together in pursuit of peace, stability, and shared prosperity. He emphasised that under the leadership HM the King and Donald Trump, the Honourable President of the United States, the strategic partnership between the two countries continues to grow, founded on mutual trust and reinforced through comprehensive cooperation across various sectors.
Furthermore, the Minister underscored ongoing joint efforts in counterterrorism, border and aviation security, combatting human trafficking, and capacity building to address emerging threats, particularly in cybersecurity.
Gen. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah noted that the current US administration’s priorities, securing borders, strengthening supply chains, and deepening collaboration with key allies, are closely aligned with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national security strategy and its steadfast commitment to regional and international cooperation.
During the meeting, the Minister presented a number of initiatives and projects launched by the Kingdom of Bahrain to enhance community security, including the alternative sentencing programme, which has become a leading model within the criminal justice system.
The Minister also emphasised the importance of existing agreements and memoranda of understanding between the two countries in security cooperation, noting their role in addressing shared security challenges. He highlighted the need to further develop mechanisms for exchanging expertise in security fields, including expanding the use of artificial intelligence as a foundation for deepening joint collaboration.
On her part, the US Secretary of underscored the importance of enhancing security cooperation with allies and partners to promote regional and global stability, noting that the Kingdom of Bahrain is a key partner and strategic ally of the United States in addressing regional and international security challenges.
The meeting also addressed a number of critical security matters aimed at bolstering coordination across all areas of security work and tackling present and future challenges.
Discussions included joint initiatives that would further advance shared security interests and enhance bilateral cooperation.
