External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has stated that the India – Bahrain cooperation continues to deepen. Dr Jaishankar concluded his two day visit to Bahrain yesterday. During the visit, Dr Jaishankar had an audience with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in the presence of Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. He also had a separate call on Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa.

 

During these meetings, the External Affairs Minister conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reaffirmed India’s commitment to further deepening the longstanding and friendly bilateral partnership with Bahrain. He thanked the leadership of Bahrain for ensuring the safety, security and well-being of the Indian community in the Kingdom.

 

Dr Jaishankar held bilateral talks with his counterpart, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. The two Ministers exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual interest. They reviewed India-Bahrain bilateral relations and discussed avenues for further strengthening cooperation across diverse sectors. The External Affairs Minister congratulated Bahrain on its role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2026 to 2027.

 

He also interacted with members of the Indian community in Bahrain. He commended their valuable contribution to the economic development and social fabric of Bahrain and appreciated their role in further strengthening the close people-to-people ties between the two countries. He also appreciated their views and suggestions on further enhancing the India-Bahrain partnership.

 

The External Affairs Minister is currently on an eleven day trip to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, New York and Brussels.