Bahrain’s foreign policy ‘a model in diplomatic work’

TDT | Manama

Representatives Council Speaker Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal stressed moderation and balance characterising the foreign policy of the Kingdom, which has set a model in diplomatic work at the international level. She emphasised Bahrain’s keenness to promote international relations based on mutual trust, common interests and respect of countries’ sovereignty, and highlighted Bahrain’s comprehensive development in the prosperous era of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

The Speaker said this as she received in her office yesterday Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani to discuss local and international issues. She lauded the role of the Foreign Ministry in boosting relations with brotherly and friendly countries and promoting the Kingdom’s outstanding and influential role in tackling global issues, mainly those pertaining to Arab and Islamic nations.

The Speaker praised the professionals working in the diplomatic field and their contributions to defending national interests and underlining the Kingdom’s unwavering stances at local and international gatherings. The Foreign Minister asserted keenness on continuous cooperation with the legislative branch regarding issues of concern to Bahrain and its citizens.

He praised the efforts of the Representatives Council in backing national endeavours to map out and implement foreign policy, through the active role of parliamentary diplomacy. The Foreign Minister pointed out the Kingdom’s advanced status in the international parliamentary community and its success in building strong relations with other parliaments in the world, to serve common interests.