Manama:A telephone call was held today between His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, and His Excellency Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The call was part of ongoing consultations to advance preparations for the third session of the Egyptian-Bahraini Joint Governmental Committee for Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technological Cooperation.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Royal Highness conveyed greetings from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt. In response, Dr. Madbouly requested that His Royal Highness convey President El-Sisi's greetings to King Hamad.
During the discussions, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister emphasized the progress in the longstanding relations between Bahrain and Egypt across various sectors, reflecting a commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. His Royal Highness highlighted the importance of building on these engagements to create new opportunities that contribute to the development and prosperity of both nations.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister praised Egypt's role in regional and international affairs and its efforts in supporting regional security and stability. He expressed appreciation for Egypt's steadfast support for Bahrain and underscored the need for continued coordination on mutual interests.
HE Dr. Madbouly reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to the security and stability of Bahrain and the Arab Gulf states, noting the significance of the Arabian Gulf's security to Egypt and the broader Arab national security. He reiterated Egypt's solidarity with Bahrain in facing various challenges, highlighted by President El-Sisi's visits to Bahrain in March and July 2026.
The Egyptian Prime Minister also recognized Bahrain's achievements in economic and social development under King Hamad's leadership and praised the efforts of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister in advancing the Kingdom's development and modernization.
Both leaders expressed their aspirations for the upcoming Bahraini-Egyptian Governmental Committee meeting to yield practical outcomes that enhance cooperation across trade, economic, scientific, and technological domains, and open new avenues for partnership and investment. They also discussed the latest regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest.