Interior Ministry to enhance Bahrain-UK security cooperation

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), highlighted the importance of continuing to strengthen security cooperation and coordination between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom.

Shaikh Hisham was speaking as he received Tonya Bentlan, the Regional Director for the Middle East of Home Office International Operations in the UK. He noted that the development strategy adopted by H.E.

General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Interior Minister has contributed to achieving many achievements and was reflected in the outstanding performance of the ministry’s team. The meeting discussed means of joint cooperation and exchange of expertise with the UK in streamlining procedures for travellers and verifying their identities.

Shaikh Hisham stressed the importance of exchanging expertise in areas such as combating cross-border crime, forgery, and human trafficking; through organising specialised courses and using modern technologies to increase efficiency.