Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, received Zaqy Mohamed, Senior Minister of State for Defence of Singapore, as part of the 22nd IISS “Manama Dialogue 2026”, in the presence of Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Jaber Al Khalifa, Deputy National Security Advisor.

His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa welcomed Zaqy Mohamed, praising the relations between Bahrain and Singapore, and the progress being made in various fields, while emphasising the commitment to continue strengthening cooperation and joint coordination between the two friendly countries to serve their shared interests and aspirations.

The two sides discussed ways to develop bilateral cooperation and strengthen the partnership between the two countries. They also reviewed a number of issues of mutual interest and the latest regional and international developments. They emphasised the importance of consolidating the foundations of regional and international security and stability and ensuring the security of vital waterways and freedom of navigation to support regional and global development and prosperity.