Bahrain’s National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander, Major-General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa chaired Thursday the Kingdom’s delegation at the annual Dragon Group meeting in London.

The meeting discussed cooperation in fighting terrorism, piracy, and smuggling, and highlighted military coordination and defense to address challenges surrounding the region and maintain its security and stability.

HH Shaikh Nasser stressed the importance of meetings to meet the requirements of joint military action and agree on ways to enhance military cooperation, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.

On Friday, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, affirmed growing relations between Bahrain and the United Kingdom thanks to the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

HH was speaking during a meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. He praised deep historical relations between the two friendly countries and growing cooperation and coordination in various areas. He also commended the efforts of the British Prime Minister in continuing joint relations between the two Kingdoms.

HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa discussed with the British Prime Minister a number of topics as well as regional and international issues of common interest.

In another development, Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, visited Thursday a BDF unit where he was briefed about the progress of its preparedness and training programs.

The visit is within the Commander-in-Chief’s follow up of the achievements and capacity enhancement of all BDF units and meetings with officers and servicemen.