Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander and Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Council, affirmed the keenness of the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, to adopt modern security concepts that support strategic flexibility as a fundamental pillar for sustaining national security and ensuring readiness to deal with regional and international changes and challenges.

This came during His Highness’s opening of the second edition of the National Defence and Security Forum, in the presence of Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Guard’s Special Operations, and with the participation of Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Jaber Al Khalifa, Deputy National Security Advisor, Deputy Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Council; Alistair Long, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Kingdom of Bahrain; Stephanie Hallett, Ambassador of the United States to the Kingdom of Bahrain; Vice Admiral Curt Renshaw, Commander of the United States Naval Forces Central Command and Fifth Fleet Commander; and national leaders and experts in the military and security fields.

His Highness noted that holding the second edition of this forum is a continuation of the success of the first edition, and aims to develop a shared vision that enhances the military and security sectors' ability to adapt and respond quickly, based on the Royal Vision and the Kingdom's firm belief in the importance of joint action to enable the defence system to achieve comprehensive security sustainability to maintain peace and stability.

His Highness expressed thanks and appreciation to the relevant authorities for their constructive contribution in organising the forum, praising the achievements that reflect the efficiency and integration of institutions working as a single team.

The forum, organised by the General Secretariat of the Supreme Defence Council, will be held on 10-11 February and will feature a series of panel discussions highlighting strategic flexibility and mechanisms for achieving national security sustainability in light of current challenges.