Manama:Bahrain and Germany have recently conducted consultations aimed at enhancing multilateral cooperation. Hatem Abdulhameed Hatem, Chief of the Organisations Sector at Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met with Michael Geisler, Deputy Director-General for United Nations Affairs at Germany's Federal Foreign Office. This meeting took place during Geisler's official visit to Bahrain.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the discussions centered on bolstering bilateral coordination within multilateral frameworks and mutual support in international and UN forums. The talks also highlighted Bahrain's involvement as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, emphasizing the significance of ongoing consultations and shared perspectives on Security Council agenda items to aid global peace and security efforts.
Both parties examined regional and international developments of shared interest, particularly focusing on the changing regional dynamics. They underscored the necessity of protecting freedom of navigation and international trade, along with ensuring the security and stability of crucial maritime routes, namely the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab.