HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, meets with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, along with senior UK delegates participating in the IISS Manama Dialogue 2025

Manama, Nov. 1 (BNA):  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, today met with The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, along with a number of senior delegates from the United Kingdom who are participating in the IISS Manama Dialogue 2025.

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad highlighted the longstanding Bahrain–UK partnership, underpinned by a history of strategic partnerships and agreements across multiple sectors, including within military and defence.

His Royal Highness emphasised the shared commitment of both nations to advancing cooperation to benefit both countries and their peoples.

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad reiterated the depth of multilateral collaboration, including strategic partnerships and shared agreements such as the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), which the United Kingdom recently joined.

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad affirmed the United Kingdom’s role, alongside its allies, in strengthening regional security and stability, and in contributing to regional and international peace and development.

The latest regional and international developments, along with issues of common interest raised during the forum, were discussed.

His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Defence Affairs, along with several senior officials, also attended the meeting.