Emerging new threats continue to be a big challenge for countries that are now required to ‘stay ahead of the curve’ at all times, a forum heard.
National Security Adviser and Royal Guard Commander Lieutenant General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday emphasised that a robust security architecture requires a strong partnership with like-minded nations.
He said the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) between Bahrain and the US was a perfect and strong example of nations joining hands to mitigate threats and work together in various sectors.
“We are very proud of it (C-SIPA) that it came right after our signature to the Abraham Accords (in 2020),” said Lt Gen Shaikh Nasser.
“I personally lead the Defence Working Group (DWG) that works on defence (aspect), and then we have the science and technology, and the economy and trade division.”
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, signed C-SIPA in September 2023 with then-Secretary of State Antony Blinken. One of the key points that C-SIPA delivers is enhancing deterrence, including through expanded defence and security co-operation, interoperability, and mutual intelligence capacity building.
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