Arab states’ stance on Jerusalem welcomed

Manama : The weekly Cabinet meeting chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday discussed the latest developments in the Palestine-Israel peace process. The Cabinet affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad, recognises the Palestinian cause as central to Arab and Islamic affairs. 

The Cabinet stressed Bahrain’s support for the Palestinian right to establish an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital. The Cabinet also highlighted the importance of avoiding any measures that could lead to delaying the ongoing efforts to revive the Arab-Israeli peace process.

The Cabinet went on to welcome the stance of the Arab League regarding Jerusalem at the extraordinary meeting held recently by Arab foreign ministers in Cairo. The Cabinet also commended Arab and Islamic countries across the world for demonstrating their support to Jerusalem and the Palestinian people.

The Cabinet greeted His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on the occasion of the Kingdom’s National Day and the 18th anniversary of His Majesty’s accession to the throne.

Bahrain’s National Day commemorates the establishment of the Bahraini state during the reign of Shaikh Ahmed Al Fateh in 1783 AD, and the 46th anniversary of the Kingdom being fully recognised by the United Nations.

US visit

During the meeting, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince reviewed the outcomes of his recent visit to the United States, including bilateral meetings with President Trump and U.S. Administration officials. The Cabinet discussed the range of bilateral agreements signed during the visit, which signalled a new phase in Bahrain-U.S. ties across defence, the economy and trade.

The Cabinet paid tribute to Bahraini soldiers who sacrificed their lives defending the country, while recognising that Bahrain’s Commemoration Day, which falls on 17 December, is a reminder of selfless dedication and commitment.

During the meeting, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak, Deputy Prime Minister, reviewed the outcomes of the GCC summit held in Kuwait last week. 

The Cabinet praised the important role of Kuwait, under the leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in hosting the summit, which emphasised the importance of strengthening intra-regional collaboration and cooperation.