Bahrain marks 50 years of ASEAN Treaty

Ambassador stresses dialogue and cooperation to address emerging threats

The Kingdom of Bahrain participated in a commemorative event in Manila marking the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC).

The Bahraini delegation was led by Ahmed Abdullah Al Harmasi Al Hajri, Ambassador of Bahrain to Indonesia and ASEAN, with participation from Abdullah Mohammed Al Karbabadi, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Bahrain in Manila.

Ambassador Al Hajri took part in a session titled “Strengthening Cooperation in Addressing Emerging Threats and Challenges,” where he highlighted Bahrain’s support for strengthening dialogue and cooperation to address cross-border challenges.

He also underscored the importance of using the TAC as a framework for consultation and confidence-building, stressing the need for greater regional and international cooperation in addressing interconnected challenges, including maritime trade security, cybersecurity, energy infrastructure and global supply chains.

The ambassador emphasised that such cooperation should be based on international law and trusted partnerships, while highlighting the TAC’s role in building strategic trust and advancing practical cooperation to support regional and international security and stability.

Bahrain’s participation reflects its commitment to strengthening relations with ASEAN and promoting dialogue, cooperation and the peaceful settlement of disputes in support of regional and international security, stability and prosperity.