Manama, March 24 (BNA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented by the Head of the Strategic Affairs Sector, Nancy Abdullah Jamal, participated in the meeting of the Regional Center of NATO and the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative, which was held under the slogan “Women, Peace and Security”. The meeting was chaired by the Assistant Undersecretary of the Kuwaiti National Security Apparatus Sheikh Fawaz Mishaal Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah, with the participation of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of NATO for Women, Peace and Security Irene Filin.
Nancy Jamal gave a speech in which she highlighted the development of the role of Bahraini women in the field of regional and international peace and security and the human rights renaissance witnessed by the Kingdom of Bahrain under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. She has supported women since the establishment of the Supreme Council for Women.
She praised the tireless efforts of the Supreme Council for Women, led by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women, which contributed to making the Council a global model. She stressed that these achievements would not have been achieved without the forward-looking vision of His Majesty the King, which constantly focuses on promoting human rights and securing an enabling environment.
Nancy Jamal also shed light on the history of Bahraini women and their practical career in the security field, noting that the presence of Bahraini women in the security, military, judicial and political agencies began in the seventies of the last century. It also gave vivid examples of the national, regional and international positions that Bahraini women have occupied and are still holding.
She concluded her speech by emphasizing that without the insightful vision of the wise leadership, confidence and continuous support, Bahraini women would not have reached these honorable levels.
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