Manama, Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), received Tonya Bentlan, the Regional Director for the Middle East of Home Office International Operations in the United Kingdom (UK).

Shaikh Hisham highlighted the importance ofcontuining to strengthen security cooperation and coordination.

He noted that the development strategy adopted by 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.

Source: Bahrain News Agency