Argentina backs Bahrain in fight against terrorism

The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Argentina Oscar Raúl Aguad yesterday met in Buenos Aires with the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for International Affairs Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, who is currently on an official working visit to Argentina.

At the beginning of the meeting, the minister expressed delight over Dr Shaikh Abdullah’s visit to his country, and fully appreciated the stances of the Kingdom of Bahrain as a responsible and influential country at the regional and international levels and its efforts in combating terrorism and cementing the pillars of security and stability in the region and Middle East.  He hailed the joint efforts to develop co-operation between the two countries, especially in the defense and security fields.

Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa stressed that the consolidation of cooperation with the friendly Republic of Argentina towards the growth of closer partnership occupies an advanced position in the foreign policy of the Kingdom of Bahrain.  He pointed out Argentina’s importance and sound positions vis-a-vis Arab issues, adding that he is fully convinced that despite the geographical distance between the two friendly countries, they are building a new bridge of friendship and cooperation today.

The Undersecretary for International Affairs pointed out the identical visions and positions of the two countries in combating terrorism in of all forms and call for concerted international efforts to ensure the safety of maritime and energy security and deter anyone who practices terrorism against ships and civilian facilities. 

He reiterated the Kingdom of Bahrain’s condemnation of the terrorist attack on two Aramco facilities in Saudi Arabia and affirmed support to the sisterly Kingdom in whatever measures it takes to protect its facilities and defend its interests. Dr. Shaikh Abdullah touched on the decisive and effective measures taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to combat the threat of terrorism and its role in co-operating with partners to promote regional peace and stability, praising in this context the great role played by the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF).

Highlighting the Bahrain International Defence Exhibition and Conference (BIDEC) to be hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain, under royal patronage on 28-30 October, he welcomed Argentina participation in this unique international event.