New horizons of co-operation

The 10th session of the Joint Committee for Cooperation between the Kingdom and Egypt was held yesterday, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Sameh Shoukry.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed in his speech that the relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the brotherly Arab Republic of Egypt will continue to serve as a model for relations and cooperation between the two countries, pointing out that these relations are based on solid foundations and constant progress and prosperity in various fields.

He also affirmed that these strong relations are reflected in the ongoing meetings between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

The Egyptian President’s most recent visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain was last August, in which the outcomes of their negotiations resulted in further expanding bilateral relations. The Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed his deep appreciation to the Arab Republic of Egypt for its ongoing efforts and its pivotal role in resolving Arab issues and serving their interests, as well as the development of Arab collective action, noting in particular its steadfast brotherly stances supporting the security, stability and prosperity of the Kingdom of Bahrain and its efforts to combat violence, extremism and terrorism.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs also reiterated the Kingdom of Bahrain’s firm stance in solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt in combatting terrorism and extremism, drying up its sources of funding and seeking to establish security and peace in the region as well as in facing various threats and risks.