UK Minister for the Middle East Travels to the Gulf for Talks on Regional Security
The UK Minister of State for the Middle East has arrived in the Gulf for talks on upholding regional security and reaffirming the UK’s commitment to tackling the dangerous threat posed by Iran-backed proxies and partners.
On his first stop in Bahrain, Lord Ahmad will visit the UK Maritime Component Command at the Naval Support Facility from where the UK is supporting Operation Prosperity Guardian and Operation Poseidon Archer alongside international partners.
The operations have sought to deter Houthi aggression and protect international shipping from the Houthi’s reckless & indiscriminate attacks against commercial and military vessels, including the UK. Contributions to the international taskforce from Royal Navy ships HMS Diamond and HMS Richmond.
In meetings with Bahrain’s National Security Advisor, Foreign Minister and Interior Minister, Lord Ahmad will also discuss the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, reiterating the UK’s efforts towards securing an immediate pause in the fighting to get more life-saving aid into Gaza faster and through as many routes as possible.
The Minister will then travel to the UAE, where he is expected to have further discussions on the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, including the UAE and UK humanitarian response, and continue to encourage a de-escalation of regional tensions; as well as efforts to support the peace process in Sudan.
