Bern:Ambassador Essam Abdulaziz Al Jassim, Bahrain's Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation, based in Paris, participated in a significant meeting with Ignazio Cassis, Vice President of the Swiss Federal Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs, alongside other Arab ambassadors accredited to Switzerland.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between Arab countries and Switzerland in multiple domains. It provided a platform for exchanging views on crucial regional and international developments, emphasizing the need for ongoing dialogue, consultation, and increased diplomatic efforts to bolster security and stability.
Ambassador Al Jassim highlighted Bahrain's dedication to strengthening its relations and cooperation with other nations, expressing a desire to expand bilateral collaboration with Switzerland to achieve mutual goals and aspirations. He also praised the signing of the Agreement on the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments between Bahrain and Switzerland, which took place in Washington on April 17, 2026, viewing it as a significant step toward enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries.