Manama, Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior, received retired General Sir Nicholas Carter, former UK Chief of Defence Staff of the British Armed Forces, in the presence of Major General Dr. Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Deputy Chief of Public Security. The minister welcomed Sir Carter to Bahrain, highlighting the importance of the visit in fostering communication and exchanging views. He praised the historic relations between Bahrain and the UK, and stressed the importance of further developing these ties to serve the common interests of both nations. The meeting covered security-related topics and regional developments, emphasising the need for enhanced cooperation and coordination in addressing the changing security challenges in the region. Source: Bahrain News Agency