BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 2. On November 1,
Tajikistan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Idibek Kalandar,
took part in the 22nd “Manama Dialogue 2026” security summit,
organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies
(IISS) in Manama, Bahrain.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of Tajikistan, the summit was held under the theme “Middle
East Security Interests, Alignments and Integration.”
Participants exchanged views on military and political
developments in the Gulf region and the Middle East, and on ways to
resolve crises in a number of countries. They also discussed
ensuring security and stability at the regional and international
levels.
The IISS Manama Dialogue is an international security conference
organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies
(IISS) and held annually in Bahrain since 2004. It brings together
government officials, diplomats, military representatives, and
security experts to discuss regional and international security
challenges.
Furthermore, the forum provides a platform for discussing
political and military developments in the Middle East, relations
between regional and international powers, conflict resolution, and
security cooperation.
The strategic importance of the Gulf region, including its
energy resources and major maritime trade routes, is among the
recurring topics.
The conference also addresses broader international security
issues, including regional stability, diplomatic engagement,
counterterrorism, and cooperation among countries and international
organizations.
