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The Bahrain Coast Guard organized tactical exercise Gulf of Peace in cooperation with the Kuwait Coast Guard and Saudi Arabian Border Guards in October 2015.
Bahrain Chief of Public Security Maj. Gen. Tariq Al Hassan attended the beginning of the exercise that brought together Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) delegations and field leaders. He was briefed on the goals and phrases of the exercise, in addition to its importance in enhancing training capability of the joint forces.
He said that hosting this tactical exercise in Bahrain added value to the Bahrain Coast Guard and joint GCC security cooperation and coordination in achieving the highest maritime security level. The chief hailed the role of such exercises in gaining more field experiences and operation-planning capability.
He expressed thanks and appreciation to the interior minister for ongoing directives and support, noting that the Coast Guard is among the security authorities that are included in the Interior Ministry’s development plans, by equipping personnel with the latest technology and training them in accordance with international criteria.
The Coast Guard commander hailed the role of the forces that participated in the exercise, saying they represented a triumph of GCC cooperation and coordination.