Manama: Bahraini daily newspapers today focused on local events that happened over the past 24 hours. According to Bahrain News Agency, the visit of the Egyptian President was a major highlight, with HM King welcoming the Egyptian leader upon his arrival in Bahrain. The two leaders held a meeting to discuss bilateral relations and regional matters, and HM King later bid farewell to the Egyptian President upon the conclusion of his visit.
In other diplomatic engagements, HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister had a meeting with the UK's Defence Senior Advisor to the MENA region. The meeting aimed to strengthen defense cooperation between the two nations.
Bahrain's stance on regional security was further underscored by a statement from the General Command of Bahrain Defence Force, condemning an Iranian terrorist attack on UAE tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident highlights ongoing security threats in the region.
In a show of regional cooperation, the Interior Minister of Bahrain received Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, which focused on strengthening security ties. Additionally, HH the Southern Governor chaired a Security Committee meeting to address local security concerns.
The Foreign Minister of Bahrain was active on the international stage, chairing the GCC delegation at the 3rd GCC-EU High-Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation. The Foreign Minister also offered condolences on the passing of HH Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and held meetings with counterparts from Belgium, the UK, Denmark, Austria, Ireland, and Germany to discuss various bilateral and regional issues.
On the development front, the Sustainable Development Minister participated in the HLPF ministerial segment in New York. The ministry, in collaboration with DANAT, organized a side event on natural pearls at the forum.
In legal matters, ten individuals were jailed for up to five years over charges of violence and sabotage linked to Iranian attacks on Bahrain, reflecting the nation's firm stance on maintaining internal security.