Baku:Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Wang Yi, China's Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the sidelines of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting focused on enhancing the longstanding ties between Bahrain and China, particularly in political, economic, and investment areas. The ministers also discussed Bahrain's role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2026-2027 term and how both countries can coordinate on international issues to promote global peace and security.
Discussions included regional developments, specifically Iran's disruption of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which affects energy and food supplies and the global economy. The ministers emphasized the need for efforts to de-escalate tensions and maintain regional security and stability. They also highlighted the importance of ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open for navigation without obstacles and promoting political solutions through dialogue and diplomacy.
The meeting was attended by Ambassador Saeed Abdulkhaliq Saeed, Chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Coordination and Follow-up Sector; Hatem Abdulhameed Hatem, Chief of the Organisations Sector; and the accompanying delegation.