Manama:Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with a British parliamentary delegation visiting Bahrain for the 22nd IISS Manama Dialogue 2026.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the delegation was comprised of notable figures including Priti Patel, Member of the House of Commons and International Secretary of the Conservative Party; Lord John Mann and Lord Stuart Pollak from the House of Lords; and Dr. Zubir Ahmed from the House of Commons.
During the meeting, the longstanding ties of friendship between Bahrain and the United Kingdom were reviewed, highlighting their continued growth across various sectors. Discussions emphasized strengthening cooperation and coordination under the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), exploring opportunities to deepen collaboration in several key areas.
The talks also covered the latest regional developments, specifically the impact of disruptions to maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait on energy, food supplies, and the global economy. Efforts to de-escalate tensions, safeguard regional security and stability, and promote comprehensive and lasting peace for the benefit of all people in the region were also discussed.