Army Commander Haykal attends Manama Dialogue 2026
Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal visited Bahrain from October 30 to November 1, 2026, at the official invitation of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), to participate in the 22nd Regional Security Summit, Manama Dialogue 2026.
Haykal attended the forum’s opening ceremony in the presence of Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, alongside senior Arab and international officials.
On the sidelines of the summit, Haykal held bilateral meetings with Dutch Chief of Defence General Onno Eichelsheim; UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Assistant Administrator Dr. Abdallah Al Dardari; German Parliamentary State Secretary for Defence Dr. Nils Schmid; Cyprus National Security Adviser and Intelligence Director Tasos Tzionis; US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Michael P. DiMino IV; Lithuanian Defence Policy Director Dr. Vaidotas Urbelis; and Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu, representing the French Chief of Defence Staff.
Discussions focused on the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, strengthening military cooperation and securing further support for the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Participants underscored the importance of the Lebanese Army’s efforts to safeguard the country’s security and stability amid mounting regional and domestic challenges.
