Bahrain and China Deepen Partnership

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain and China marked one year of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership yesterday with a high-level seminar focused on expanding diplomatic, trade, and technological cooperation.

The event, hosted by the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (Derasat), brought together officials, researchers, and think tank leaders from both countries to explore new pathways for deepening bilateral ties.

Ties in motion

The seminar, held at Derasat’s headquarters, was attended by His Excellency Ni Ruchi, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Bahrain, and featured virtual remarks from H.E. Dr Mohammed Ghassan Shaikho, Bahrain’s Ambassador to China.

H.E. Ni highlighted the historic strength of Bahrain-China relations and praised the growing collaboration across sectors including infrastructure, education, and culture. He also lauded Derasat’s role in advancing joint research and fostering meaningful knowledge exchange.

H.E. Dr Shaikho, speaking via video call from Beijing, reflected on the progress made over the past year and affirmed the importance of continuing to align strategic priorities under the bilateral partnership framework.

Panels on progress

The seminar featured four sessions, each addressing key components of the relationship. The first panel focused on political and economic relations, while the second discussed Bahrain’s engagement in multilateral frameworks.

A third panel explored the role of modern technologies in strengthening cooperation.

The final session, dedicated to trade relations, gathered representatives from Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Nasser Centre for Science and Technology, and Chinese research institutions to identify new areas for investment and commercial growth.

Vision aligned

Derasat’s initiative reflects Bahrain’s broader aim to build high-quality global partnerships that support sustainable development and innovation.

The seminar echoed key pillars of Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, reinforcing the Kingdom’s role as a strategic node between the Gulf and East Asia.

The dialogue reaffirmed both countries’ shared intent to turn diplomatic frameworks into actionable cooperation with longterm impact.