Bahrain Foreign Minister Meets US Secretary of State During GCC-US Ministerial Meeting

TDT | Manama | Email : online@newsofbahrain.com 

Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain to participate in the GCC-US Joint Ministerial Meeting.

During the meeting, the two officials reviewed the longstanding strategic relationship between Bahrain and the United States and explored opportunities to further enhance bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors. Discussions focused on advancing collaboration under existing agreements, including the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), in support of the shared interests and prosperity of both nations.

The talks also covered recent regional developments and efforts aimed at strengthening peace and stability across the Middle East. Both sides exchanged views on the latest diplomatic initiatives, including the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran and the ongoing negotiations seeking a comprehensive resolution to outstanding issues.

In addition, the meeting addressed several regional matters of mutual concern and their potential impact on regional security and stability.

The meeting was attended by Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director General of Bilateral Relations; Ambassador Saeed Abdulkhaleq Saeed, Chief of the Coordination and Follow-up Sector; and Salman Hassan Al Jalahma, Chief of the Americas Affairs Sector.