MANAMA: Nayla Barakat: His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor for the Bahrain Defence Force on Friday at the opening of the 21st Manama Dialogue underlined the importance of Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (CSIPA) of the by Bahrain and the United States and said initially the agreement was bilateral, then became tri-lateral not it has emerged a platform for the regional prosperity through innovation.
His Highness was speaking during a discussion along with Tulsi Gabbard, the US National Security Advisor, following a keynote at the opening dinner, the session was titled: “The Imperative of Security Cooperation.”
“The IISS Manama Dialogue witnessed broad international participation, underscoring its importance in fostering strategic perspectives and innovative approaches to maintaining regional security and stability, reflecting a strong global commitment to addressing key security challenges.
His Royal Highness touched on the role of international forums, conferences, and summits as platforms for exchanging perspectives on regional and international developments, therefore strengthening collective efforts to promote global security and peace.
HH noted the importance of the international rules-based order for long term prosperity, referring to the landmark Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (CSIPA) signed between Bahrain and the USA. It may be noted that the UK was formally invited by Bahrain last year making C-SIPA a third member along with the US.
HH applauded the vision of His Majesty King for opening a new era of diplomacy, dialogue and seeking peace, security and stability through dialogue in the wake of challenges faced by the region on geopolitical front.
His Highness underscores the importance in fostering strategic perspectives and innovative approaches to maintaining regional security and stability, reflecting a strong global commitment to addressing key security challenges.
His Highness also recognised the success of the “Manama Dialogue” over the past twenty-one years as an international platform addressing the world’s most pressing foreign policy, defence, and security challenges. Notably, HH highlighted its role in fostering dialogue and collaboration to advance global comprehensive and sustainable development goals.
“The glaring example of diplomacy aiming at brining peace and security across the region is signing of Abraham Accord, a giant step forward towards peace and security through diplomacy.”
