HM King Hamad commends Bahrain-IISS cooperation

TDT | Manama                                        

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa praised the level of fruitful and close cooperation between Bahrain and the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).

HM the King also lauded IISS’ continuous success in preparing and organising the annual Manama Dialogue, which is one of the most important regional and international forums dealing with various political and economic affairs and security challenges.

The Dialogue serves security and stability issues and regional and global peace. HM the King noted the prominent position and global reputation achieved by the Manama Dialogue as well as the wide international participation it generates.

His Majesty was speaking as he received outgoing IISS Director General and CEO Dr John Chipman, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

HM King Hamad and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister also received Bahrain-based IISS-Middle East Executive Director Lieutenant General (Retired) Sir Tom Beckett. HM the King praised Dr Chipman’s good efforts during his tenure at the Institute, which had a positive impact in organising conferences and seminars that received special attention and appreciation due to the importance of its topics and issues, wishing him success.

He hailed Sir Beckett’s efforts in advancing the role of the IISS in conducting studies and research and organising conferences dealing with the most important regional and international issues.