MP Says Bahrain’s UN Role Shows Diplomatic Weight

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain’s presidency of the United Nations Security Council in April 2026 was described by MP Hisham Al Awadhi as a sign of the kingdom’s place in work on peace and development and of the trust it holds abroad.

Al Awadhi said the month-long presidency showed the standing Bahrain has gained through its foreign policy under His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the guidance of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He said the kingdom had drawn on its history, culture, principles and human values in its dealings with other states.

He thanked Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and Bahrain’s diplomatic team for their work during what he called an exceptional spell for both Bahrain and the wider region.

Al Awadhi said Bahrain was taking the Security Council chair at a time of strain across the region, with Iranian attacks still going on. That, he said, placed added weight on the kingdom, though he voiced faith in the ability of Bahraini diplomats to deliver through ordered work and clear diplomacy.

He said the Foreign Ministry had long worked to deepen ties and coordination at Gulf, Arab, Islamic, Asian and world level, while keeping to a foreign policy built on moderation, balance, openness and human rights.

Al Awadhi also pointed to Bahrain’s work with Gulf states and Jordan in winning wide support for Security Council Resolution 2817 and Human Rights Council Resolution 38. He said both measures condemned the Iranian attacks on the lands of Gulf Cooperation Council states and Jordan and called for them to stop at once.

He said the attacks were a plain breach of international law, international humanitarian law and the rules of good neighbourly conduct, and posed a grave threat to peace and security in the region and beyond.

Al Awadhi said Parliament stood with the Foreign Ministry’s efforts and supported closer work between state diplomacy and parliamentary diplomacy. He said this would serve Bahrain’s interests, help keep peace and stability, strengthen the values of coexistence and tolerance, and favour diplomatic answers over conflict, war, hatred and extremism.

He added that all means should be turned to what serves humanity and the interests of future generations.