(Bandar Seri Begawan, 8th) The Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Defence Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi, led a delegation from the Ministry of Defence to Bahrain to attend the 2024 Manama Dialogue from the 6th to the 7th of this month.
This annual security forum is organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, bringing together senior officials, policymakers, military leaders, and experts from world-renowned research institutions to collectively address various security challenges in the Middle East and other regions.
This year's theme is 'Middle East Leadership in Shaping Regional Prosperity and Security', with a focus on regional security, conflict resolution, peace initiatives, and defense modernization.
The Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister of Bahrain, His Royal Highness Salman, hosted a formal reception on the first day of the dialogue to welcome all delegations.
On the second day, the dialogue commenced with a keynote speech by His Royal Highness Prince Faisal, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, who emphasized the crucial role of diplomacy and international law in resolving conflicts, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The event also included expert speeches and plenary sessions.