Manama:Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with Stephen Doughty, the UK's Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, during the 22nd IISS Manama Dialogue 2026.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting focused on the longstanding ties and strategic partnership between Bahrain and the United Kingdom. Discussions included strengthening bilateral cooperation under the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), an agreement involving Bahrain, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The ministers also talked about enhancing coordination during Bahrain's tenure on the UN Security Council.
The conversation extended to regional developments affecting maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, implications for the global economy, and international trade. Additionally, they addressed efforts to reduce regional tensions and conflicts, aiming to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive peace in the region.