Bahrain participates in NATO meeting

Manama, July 18 (BNA): Foreign Ministry Chief of Strategic Affairs Ambassador Nancy Abdulla Jamal, participated remotely today in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meeting on women in peace and security. The virtual session was chaired by the head of the Middle East and North Africa Section at NATO's Political Affairs and Security Policy Division, Giovanni Romani, as well as the NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security, Clare Hutchinson. Ambassador Nancy Jamal gave a presentation that highlighted the prominent national achievements of Bahraini women in the fields of defense, security, counterterrorism and counter-extremism, and diplomacy for peace and stability. She noted that Bahrain’s pioneering strides in this field mirrors His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s vision as well as the continuous support of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW). She stressed the importance of the role played by Bahraini women in various fields, namely in maintaining security and achieving peace, which is evident in the effective presence and contribution of Bahraini women in various important leadership positions, whether in national institutions or relevant regional and international organizations and committees.