U.S. Department of Defense
On July 15, DASD Shapiro and DNSA Khalid discussed the first C-SIPA Defense Working Group (DWG), which will include representatives from the Department of State, Department of Defense and the Bahrain Defense Forces. The DWG will align with the U.S.-Bahrain Military Consultative Committee (MCC), which convened July 16, and will be a key forum for U.S. and Bahraini officials to review the implementation of C-SIPA defense priorities.
On July 19, Deputy Secretary Wallander met with National Security Advisor Nasser. The two confirmed their support for deepening the bilateral defense partnership and shared views on key regional security issues, including the destabilizing actions of Iran and its regional proxies, including the Houthis. The U.S. delegation thanked Bahrain for its gracious hosting of NAVCENT and for its support of U.S.-led efforts to ensure freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the Red Sea.
During the meeting, the delegations discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral security relations by improving information-sharing mechanisms and continuing to develop Bahrain’s capabilities through security assistance and capacity-building activities.
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