“Deal to promote security and stability”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, said that the Declaration of Peace between Bahrain and Israel achieves the goals of the Arab Peace Initiative that will help promote security and stability in the region while ensuring the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people as well achieve sustainable peace.

Dr Al Zayani emphasized the importance of the peace agreement to be signed by the United Arab Emirates and Israel, which contributed in stopping the annexation of Palestinian lands in a step that boosts the chances for a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

“Bahrain stresses the need to reach a just and comprehensive peace solution as a strategic option to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to the international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, in a manner that preserves the rights of the Palestinian people,” he said.

Sisi calls HM King Separately, HM the King received a telephone call from Egyptian President Abdelfattah El-Sisi who congratulated him on declaring the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bahrain and Israel. The Egyptian President expressed congratulations on the kingdom’s historical step which will advance the peace process and open prospects for stability in the Middle East.

National Assembly hails Bahrain’s historic step The Shura and Representatives Councils hailed the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bahrain and Israel as a “historical step” promoting peace and stability in the region. Both the councils underlined support for the historic step that would increase stability, security, and prosperity in the region.

The Shura and Representatives Council called on the government to coordinate with the legislative branch when taking any future steps in this regard. Hailing the deal, Information Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al Romaihi said, “All historical precedents confirm that all the Kingdom’s initiatives and decisions have always been in the interest of the Palestinian people and protecting them, and no one can outbid the Kingdom in this regard.”