Samaher Saif Al Yazal
For more than 70 years, the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Arab Republic of Egypt weaved a solid military and defensive relationship, which started since the July 1952 revolution to become a model of Arab solidarity in facing challenges. From the continuous training of Bahraini cadres in Egyptian colleges, to dozens of joint maneuvers, through 3 main areas of cooperation: training, armament, and exchange of experiences, up to regional and international alliances; A strategic partnership that enhances national security and supports the stability of the region.
The history of military and defense relations between Bahrain and Egypt dates back to long decades, where Bahrain and Egypt have distinguished and solid military and defensive relations, whose roots are due to the close cooperation between the leadership of the two countries, their mutual support in facing various challenges, and the expansion of joint cooperation in the military, political and economic fields, and these relations witnessed a remarkable development after the July Revolution in Egypt in 1952, where Egypt began to provide military support and training For the Bahraini Armed Forces.
In the memory of relations, the two countries always stand with all their weight alongside each other in the defense and military fields, as the close historical relations that bring together the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Arab Republic of Egypt are based on awareness and common understanding of the nature of regional and international changes, which the region witnessed and witnessed, and the importance of dealing with them with consistent and integrated policies and positions, establishes Arab and regional security, and maintains the sustainability of development in its countries, the relations that bring together the countries are witnessing. A high military cohesion is to participate in the opening of military monuments, and in joint military exercises and maneuvers, as history records the Kingdom of Bahrain its support for the permanent Arab Republic of Egypt, nor will it not forget the interaction and solidarity of the people of Bahrain with the Egyptian people in various circumstances and situations.
The Arab Republic of Egypt has also always been a forerunner by announcing support to the Kingdom of Bahrain throughout its history, stressing the need for everyone to respect the sovereignty of Bahrain and its Arabism and not to interfere in its internal affairs, which is always recorded by the Egyptian president with an explicit position through his visits and meetings with His Majesty the King.
Relations between the two countries depend on strong foundations of consensus in visions and attitudes towards regional and international issues, and include cooperation in the areas of training, armament, exchange of experiences, and training of Bahraini cadres in Egypt, as the two countries cooperate within the framework of regional and international alliances to ensure security and stability in the region.
The Kingdom of Bahrain believes in the importance of strengthening and developing bilateral military relations with sister Egypt, which is witnessing fruitful cooperation in accordance with action plans that include joint bilateral field military exercises between the Egyptian and Bahraini forces through a series of military exercises, as well as the exchange of military visits, the joint bilateral military committee and the memorandum of understanding between the General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force and the General Command of the Armed Forces in Egypt.
The military defensive relationship between the two countries is characterized by close cooperation, as military cooperation between Bahrain and Egypt includes the exchange of experiences and consultations in the military field, in addition to joint training that aims to enhance the defense capabilities of both countries, and the two countries witness joint military exercises periodically, which enhances the capabilities of their armed forces, in addition to mutual support, the countries exchange support in various fateful issues and positions, which enhances from Solidarity and strategic cooperation between them.
As for the security coordination, Egypt is one of the most important countries that provided military training for Bahraini cadres in various disciplines, whether in Egyptian military colleges, or through specialized training courses, and the two countries are working to enhance security coordination to face the challenges and common threats in the region, through mutual visits at the level of military leaders and officials, and the two countries are working to coordinate their efforts to confront joint security threats, such as combating terrorism, in addition In addition, Bahrain and Egypt participate in many joint military activities and exercises, which reflects the keenness of the two countries to deepen military cooperation, and increases interaction and cooperation between them.
Military relations witnessed an exchange of experiences in the field of military and intelligence operations, which contributed to the development of the defensive capabilities of the two countries, as the military expertise between the armed forces is exchanged, and includes cooperation in the field of supplying weapons and military equipment, exchanging experiences in the field of maintenance and armament, and Bahrain and Egypt participate in many military and security alliances, such as the Islamic Military Alliance to fight terrorism, the Arab alliance to support legitimacy in Yemen, coordinate the two countries Their efforts in facing joint security challenges and exchange of intelligence information.
Bahrain is regularly participating in the military training organized by Egypt, which enhances the capabilities of the Bahraini armed forces. Egypt annually receives a number of Bahraini officers to study in its various military colleges, in addition to cooperation in the field of combating terrorism, controlling borders, and protecting national security for the two countries.
Providing technical and consulting support in the areas of modernization and development of military capabilities. The armed forces of the two countries also participated in many military exercises organized by Egypt and Bahrain, which reflects military coordination and cooperation between them. Military leaders from the two countries exchanged official visits, and held meetings to discuss ways to enhance military cooperation. Defense and military relations are witnessing a continuous development; Which enhances the defensive capabilities of both countries.
