Bahrain and European Union partners in growth and global peace
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
Bahrain has affirmed its keenness in promoting various aspects of cooperation with the European Union in all fields to achieve more growth and development of common interests.
This was emphasised by Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani as he met yesterday European Council President Charles Michel at the European Council headquarters as part of his official visit to Brussels.
During the meeting, they exchanged views on the developments of the political and security situation in the region and discussed a number of current regional and international issues, as well as efforts aimed at achieving regional and international security, stability and peace.
The Foreign Minister conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, as well as his appreciation for the distinct friendship Bahrain shares with the European Union.
Dr Al Zayani lauded the distinguished efforts made by the European Council in facing various regional and international challenges and crises, and its contributions to settling international disputes by peaceful means, and to providing support and aid to countries in need.
Michel stressed the importance of developing cooperation and promoting relations between Bahrain and the European Union in various fields in order to serve their common interests, and the need to continue coordination and exchange of visits and experiences between the two sides to discuss various issues of common interest, in addition to studying opportunities for promoting bilateral co-operation.
The meeting was also attended by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for International Affairs, Dr Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, and the Bahrain Ambassador to Belgium, who is also accredited to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Kingdom of Denmark, and Representative to the European Union and NATO, Dr Bahia Jawad Al Jishi.
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