Manama:Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, met with Afrah Abdulaziz Al Zouba, Yemen's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, during the 22nd IISS Manama Dialogue 2026. The meeting focused on strengthening the fraternal relations between Bahrain and Yemen and explored avenues for enhanced cooperation in various fields.
According to Bahrain News Agency, discussions also covered the coordination of efforts during Bahrain's tenure as a member of the UN Security Council, aiming to achieve shared interests and objectives. The ministers addressed the latest developments in Yemen, emphasizing the Yemeni government's initiatives to secure the country's sovereignty, security, and stability.
The meeting highlighted regional and international efforts to promote peace in Yemen, with a focus on protecting maritime navigation in the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Red Sea. The parties discussed resolving the crisis based on agreed UN reference frameworks and exchanged views on matters of mutual interest.
Dr. Ali Hassan Al Ahmadi, Yemen's Ambassador to Bahrain, and Ambassador Nawwar Abdullah Al Mutawa, Acting Chief of the GCC Affairs Sector, were present at the meeting.