Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, received Lieutenant General Sir Charlie Collins, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff for Military Strategy and Operations of the United Kingdom, in the presence of Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Jaber Al Khalifa, Deputy National Security Advisor, and Shaikh Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Strategic Security Bureau.

At the start of the meeting, Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa welcomed Lieutenant General Sir Charlie Collins, emphasising the depth of the historical and strategic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom, as well as the close and evolving cooperation between the two countries in various fields, particularly in the military and defence sectors, and the importance of the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) as a key pillar for strengthening the strategic partnership between the two friendly nations.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed areas of cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom that serve their mutual interests, as well as ways to enhance coordination and consultation on various challenges. They also exchanged views on the most significant regional and international developments to support security and stability.