Crown Prince attends counter-terrorism seminar

Manama, May 11 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister today attended a counter-terrorism seminar at the Bahrain Defense Force Officers' Club. The seminar was held under the patronage of His Royal Highness as part of the framework of defence and security cooperation with the United States. His Royal Highness highlighted the importance of international collaboration to ensure that the tools and mechanisms required to address terrorism and extremism are readily available. He further stressed the role of inclusive national development in undermining extremist causes and motivations. His Royal Highness also highlighted that continuing coordination is essential to tackling all forms of terrorism, and called for the further development of strategies that effectively address it in all its forms. His Royal Highness went on to reaffirm the Kingdom’s commitment to protecting the stability and safety of the region, and to furthering ties with its key allies. His Royal Highness praised the cooperation of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force (RBNF), and the US 5th Fleet (US Naval Forces Central Command), and noted the importance of the topics raised during the seminar, in particular the global fight against terrorism and maritime piracy. His Royal Highness concluded by reiterating the importance of the ongoing military coordination between Bahrain and the United States, particularly in countering terrorism and maintaining regional stability. His Royal Highness underscored that this is a shared goal for Bahrain, its GCC neighbours, and the United States. Upon his arrival at the seminar, His Royal Highness was received by the Minister of State for Defence Affairs, His Excellency Lieutenant-General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Khalifa, and a number of senior officers of the Bahrain Defense Force. His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, son of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, also attended the seminar. A H N