Manama: Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America, during his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain to participate in the GCC-US Joint Ministerial Meeting.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the two sides reviewed the longstanding ties between Bahrain and the US and discussed means to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across areas of mutual interest under existing agreements, including the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA). This cooperation aims to support the shared interests of both countries and their people.
They also exchanged views on the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability in the region, particularly following the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. The launch of negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement on outstanding issues was also a focal point of discussion. The meeting further addressed regional issues of mutual concern and their implications for regional security and stability.
The meeting was attended by Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director General of Bilateral Relations; Ambassador Saeed Abdulkhaleq Saeed, Chief of the Coordination and Follow-up Sector; and Salman Hassan Al Jalahma, Chief of the Americas Affairs Sector.