Ali Faleh Al-Zaydi, Prime Minister of Iraq, met today in Manama with Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain. This meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and security and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Strengthening Common Security and Dialogue
During this meeting, Al-Zaydi highlighted the importance of common security between Iraq and Bahrain, stating: “We have common security with Bahrain, and it is essential to have a unified stance on regional and international issues.” The Prime Minister of Iraq stressed the need to work towards achieving stability in the region and prioritizing dialogue to establish peace and end tensions. He also invited the King of Bahrain to visit Iraq.
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Historic Visit of the Prime Minister of Iraq
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa welcomed Al-Zaydi's visit to Manama, describing it as opening new horizons in the relations between the two countries. He also emphasized support for the Iraqi government and stated that bilateral cooperation could help strengthen security and stability in the region. Following this meeting, Al-Zaydi also discussed with Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Prime Minister and Crown Prince of Bahrain, about bilateral relations and expanding joint cooperation in various fields.
The Crown Prince of Bahrain noted that Al-Zaydi's visit to Bahrain is the first visit by an Iraqi Prime Minister to Manama since 2003, calling it a historic visit and adding: “This visit will be an important milestone for further cooperation and economic partnerships.” Al-Zaydi also emphasized Iraq's interest in establishing the best relations with Bahrain and Iraq's efforts to strengthen peace and stability in the region during this meeting.
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