Al-Amn Magazine

their joint efforts to reinforce regional stability.  He highlighted the importance of developing mechanisms for exchanging expertise, continuing to enhance joint cooperation, and confronting challenges in a manner that serves the interests of the two friendly countries. During the meeting, several security topics and strategic issues were discussed, along with security challenges and the need to enhance security cooperation and coordination to address them effectively. His Excellency also met with the Director of the Atlantic Council’s Middle East Programmes Centre, William Wechsler, in which he welcomed the visit of HE the Interior Minister to the Centre, commending his interest in engaging with research and studies centres and decision-makers. He praised the Atlantic Council’s role in building a shared vision and advancing strategic thinking through the preparation of strategic studies and analyses, as well as anticipating future prospects in the areas of national security and foreign policy. He also noted the role of research centres in correcting misinformation through all media platforms. He highlighted the importance of the Memorandum of Cooperation on border security signed by the Interior Ministry and the US Department of Homeland Security, which relies on the exchange of information to protect the security and integrity of both countries’ territories. This is part of the development of border security enhancement programmes, which require the signing of international agreements that support the use of modern technologies in this field. He also addressed several projects and initiatives implemented by the Interior Ministry, including alternative sentencing and advanced correctional programmes. He emphasised the importance of working to protect the future and expand partnerships to protect youth, especially since extremism and fanaticism remain a significant threat, which requires safeguarding them from these dangers. During the meeting, several security issues were discussed, in addition to efforts aimed at achieving regional security. The meeting was also attended by the Bahrain Ambassador to the United States, the Interior Ministry Undersecretary for Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs and Interior Ministry officials.