Manama, Jan. 27 (BNA): The fifth spherical of the Bahrain–United States Strategic Dialogue concluded in Manama, with discussions centring on deepening bilateral cooperation in assist of regional and worldwide peace and safety.
The assembly on Strengthening Strategic Cooperation to Help Peace and Safety was co-chaired by Ambassador Shaikh Abdulla bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director-Common of Bilateral Relations on the Ministry of International Affairs, and Alison Hooker, US Below Secretary of State for Political Affairs.
The 2 sides mentioned enhancing coordination between the 2 nations on key regional and world challenges, with specific consideration to Bahrain’s forthcoming non-permanent membership of the UN Safety Council for the 2026–2027 time period. The 2 sides exchanged views on precedence points earlier than the Council and explored alternatives to advance bilateral and multilateral cooperation throughout Bahrain’s tenure.
The assembly additionally reviewed progress underneath the Complete Safety Integration and Prosperity Settlement (C-SIPA), together with efforts to strengthen collective deterrence, broaden financial cooperation, and deepen partnerships in commerce, science and expertise with nations dedicated to regional stability.
It additional mentioned the promotion of shared values, counter-trafficking efforts, and the additional improvement of commerce and funding ties. Bahrain’s position as a regional logistics hub connecting world provide chains was highlighted as a key enabler of financial cooperation.
In a joint assertion, each side affirmed the worth of the Strategic Dialogue as a platform for advancing bilateral and regional safety and shared financial prosperity, and expressed their intention to proceed holding the dialogue within the coming years. Additionally they underscored their dedication to freedom of navigation in worldwide waters, harassed the significance of secure business passage via the Strait of Hormuz, and condemned actions that threaten maritime safety within the area.
The assembly was attended by Yara Redha Faraj, Coordinator on the Workplace of the Prime Minister; Ambassador Rashid bin Abdulatif Al Zayani, Appearing Head of the Strategic Affairs Sector on the Ministry of International Affairs; Saud Abdullah Yateem, Director of the Safety and Grievances Centre on the Labour Market Regulatory Authority; Salman Hassan Al Jalahma, Head of the Americas Affairs Sector; and Mr Hatem Abdulhamid, Head of the Organisations Sector, together with a variety of officers from the USA Division of State.
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