Manama:Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal participated in the 22nd Regional Security Summit, Manama Dialogue 2026, held in Bahrain from October 30 to November 1, 2026. The visit was made at the official invitation of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).

According to National news agency - Lebanon, General Haykal attended the forum's opening ceremony, where he was joined by Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, as well as senior Arab and international officials.

During the summit, General Haykal engaged in bilateral meetings with several key figures, including Dutch Chief of Defence General Onno Eichelsheim, UN Assistant Secretary-General Dr. Abdallah Al Dardari, German Parliamentary State Secretary for Defence Dr. Nils Schmid, Cyprus National Security Adviser Tasos Tzionis, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Michael P. DiMino IV, Lithuanian Defence Policy Director Dr. Vaidotas Urbelis, and Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu from France.

The talks centered on recent developments in Lebanon and the broader region, with a focus on enhancing military cooperation and securing additional support for the Lebanese Armed Forces. The discussions highlighted the critical role of the Lebanese Army in maintaining the nation's security and stability amid ongoing regional and domestic challenges.