Bahrain and India strengthen cooperation

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain and India yesterday held the fourth ministerial meeting of their High Joint Commission (HJC), chaired by His Excellency Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, and H.E. Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India.

The session commenced with a bilateral meeting between the two foreign ministers, who reviewed the longstanding historical ties between Bahrain and India.

Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation across various fields to meet shared aspirations, as well as exchanging views on regional and international issues, particularly developments in the Middle East and their implications for global and regional stability.

The committee’s broader deliberations included senior officials from both sides.

Bahrain’s delegation included Bahrain Ambassador to India, H.E. Abdulrahman Al Gaoud, along with representatives from ministries and agencies. India’s delegation included Ambassador Vinod Kurian Jacob and Aseem Mahajan, Joint Secretary for Gulf Affairs.

Dr. Al Zayani highlighted the importance of the joint committee as a platform to deepen strategic partnerships, building on years of collaboration guided by the leaderships of both nations.

He emphasised the achievements in economic, investment, and developmental cooperation, underlining Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening ties with India across all sectors.

Dr. Jaishankar commended the enduring friendship between Bahrain and India, rooted in mutual respect and historical exchanges. He noted the significant contributions of the Indian expatriate community to Bahrain’s development and highlighted advancements in trade and investment, inviting Bahraini investors to explore opportunities in India.

Dr. Jaishankar also expressed interest in expanding cooperation into emerging fields such as space, education, and financial technology.