- The Minister of Interior signs the Minister of Internal Security a memorandum of bilateral cooperation in the field of border security, aimed at exchanging information to protect the security and safety of the lands of the two countries
- The Minister of Interior: For more than a century, Bahrain and the United States stood together in an effort to achieve peace, stability and joint prosperity
- In light of the leadership of His Majesty the King and the US President, this partnership flourished, rooted in mutual respect and joint commitment to enhance international peace and security.
- The last visit to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, confirmed Bahrain’s firm commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership
- The priorities of the American administration in securing borders and strengthening supply chains and strategic alliances are fully compatible with Bahrain’s security targets
- The signing of the Note of Cooperation in the field of border security enhances the security of the two countries and our ambition to join the American visa exemption program
- The Cooperation Memorandum completes the broader framework for the comprehensive security integration and prosperity agreement
- Bahrain is looking to deepen maritime cooperation based on the historical partnership between the American Coast Guard and the Bahraini Coast Guard and work closely with the Ministry of Internal Security to maintain the effectiveness of the agreement
- The discussions include enhancing cooperation in a number of areas, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, training and capacity lifting, and maritime security.
- Agreeing to study the formation of a joint committee for security cooperation and coordination and the development of areas of joint work
In the context of his current visit to the United States of America, the first team was held by Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, Mrs. Christie Lynn Nayyim, Minister of Internal Security in the United States For the minister.
Upon the arrival of the Minister of the Interior to the headquarters of the Ministry of Internal Security, he was received by the Minister of Internal Security, where for his His Excellency an official reception ceremony.
The Minister of Internal Security welcomed the visit of the Minister of Interior, stressing her importance in enhancing security cooperation and coordination, developing bilateral relations and opening more prospects for joint cooperation, pointing to the permanent strategic relations between the two countries, which have evolved over years of close cooperation.
For his part, the Minister of the Interior delivered a speech in which he confirmed that for more than a century, Bahrain and the United States stood together in an effort to achieve peace, stability and joint prosperity, explaining that in light of the wise leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the king of the country, may God protect and preserve him, and His Excellency President Donald Trump, President of the United States, this partnership flourished, rooted in mutual respect and mutual commitment By promoting international peace and security.
He added that Bahrain’s commitment to this relationship was emphasized during the recent visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, may God protect him, which confirmed Bahrain’s firm commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.
The Minister praised the achievements of the US Secretary of Homeland Security, which reflects a firm commitment to law, order and national security, valuing the tireless efforts of the Ministry in protecting the United States and contributing to stability and public safety around the world.
He pointed out that the priorities of the American administration, securing the borders, and strengthening supply chains, and strategic alliances, which are fully compatible with the security goals of Bahrain, explaining that from this common spirit, the signing of the memorandum of cooperation that enhances the security of the two countries comes, and our aspiration to join the American visa exemption program, which is an achievement achieved thanks to the confidence achieved through years of close cooperation.
The Minister stressed that the memorandum of cooperation completes the broader framework of the comprehensive security integration and prosperity agreement, and with the United Kingdom joining it, the agreement has become a platform for cooperation in the areas of security and emerging technologies and economic development.
He expressed Bahrain’s aspiration to deepen maritime cooperation, based on the historical partnership between the American Coast Guard and the Bahraini Coast Guard and work closely with the Ministry of Internal Security to maintain the effectiveness of the agreement, its foresight for the future, and its positive impact on regional stability, noting the coincidence of this achievement with a new chapter in the relations of the two countries.
He pointed out that on the first of next October, the Gulf Air Company, the national carrier of Bahrain, will inaugurate its first direct flights to the United States, and will reach John F. Kennedy International Airport, where this vital link enhances commercial and investment ties, increases the opportunities of officials and investors, and will open new horizons for tourism, education and cultural exchange.
The minister concluded his speech by emphasizing that Bahrain is ready to build on this basis, working alongside the United States to pay the initiatives that protect the two countries and set new criteria for partnership, security and prosperity in the coming years.
This, the first team, Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of the Interior, and Mrs. Christie Lynn Naim, Minister of Internal Security, signed a memorandum of bilateral cooperation in the field of border security, aimed at exchanging information to protect the security and safety of the lands of the two countries and conduct border and immigration tests and travelers, with the aim of preventing the entry of unqualified people to their lands, for reasons related to terrorism, crimes or national security.
Then the talks began between the two sides, as the Minister of Interior emphasized the security and stability of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in light of the civilizational approach and the royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the king of the country, may God protect and preserve him, pointing out in this regard to the record decrease in the general rate of crime and the measures that were taken from measures based on societal partnership, programs and effective initiatives to enhance Community security, foremost of which is the alternative penal project and the open prison program.
He explained that the reform project of His Majesty the great king made the concepts of justice, coexistence and openness, established rules in Bahraini society, and he was credited with enhancing the approach to reform and enhancing national capabilities in facing security challenges.
The Minister of the Interior expressed, during the session of the talks held by the two sides, his pride in the level of security cooperation and coordination, based on the depth of historical relations and the strategic partnership that brings together the two countries, stressing the importance of continuing the march of cooperation, coordination and exchange of experiences, based on the comprehensive agreement for security integration and prosperity between the two countries and signed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, the Prime Minister, may God protect him, during His visit to the United States of America.
He reviewed the ways to exchange experiences and information and take effective measures to face challenges and benefit from modern technologies .. In this context, cooperation and coordination were discussed in a number of fields, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, training and abilities, studying exemption from entry and marine security visas.
During the meeting, it was agreed to study the formation of a joint committee for security cooperation and coordination, and discussed the development of a number of areas of joint action and capacity building and the opening of new horizons of bilateral cooperation, and a number of security issues and developments were discussed on the regional and international arenas, in a way that contributes to preserving security and developing joint efforts to confront the current security challenges.
During his visit, the Minister is accompanied by the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Nationality, Passports and Residence and a number of officials at the Ministry of Interior.
