Showcasing diplomatic strides

Under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, and the Shura Council Chairman, Ali bin Salih Al Salih, as well as a number of Excellencies, Ministers, diplomats accredited to the Kingdom of Bahrain, senior officials and invitees, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa inaugurated the “50 Years of Diplomacy” exhibition held at the Bahrain National Museum.

Speaking on the occasion, Shaikh Mohammed said: “I am proud to have been running the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for more than three decades, since the late Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, appointed me the Director of the Directorate of Foreign Affairs In 1969.

“This celebration, one that documents the history and journey of the Bahraini diplomacy for half a century, symbolises achieving our national sovereignty and mirrors the Ministry’s contributions to establish diplomatic relations with brotherly and friendly countries, as well as addressing the interests of the Kingdom of Bahrain and its citizens in various fields.

“Bahrain’s policy and relations, which have always been characterised by moderation, good-neighbourliness, and its peaceful approach to resolve disputes, have earned the Kingdom appreciation and respect, making it a state present at the regional and international level.”