Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa received Italian Ambassador Andrea Catalano.
Police Chief Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan was present.
The minister praised the deep-rooted relations between the two countries, particularly in the field of policing, highlighting the importance of strengthening co-operation and exchanging expertise in security.
They also discussed regional and international developments, foremost among them the latest events taking place in the region.