Manama:Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy of Bahrain, held a meeting with Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt, during the 22nd IISS Manama Dialogue 2026.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting was attended by Riham Abdelhamid Khalil, Ambassador of Egypt to Bahrain, along with several other officials. The discussions centered around the strong and developing relations between Bahrain and Egypt, with support from King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain and President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt, showcasing their commitment to enhancing bilateral relations.
Shaikh Salman emphasized the dedication of both His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, and His Excellency Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, to furthering cooperation and coordination in various sectors. The aim is to achieve mutual aspirations and strengthen the partnership between the two nations.
The two ministers reviewed existing bilateral relations and discussed ways to enhance cooperation particularly in financial and economic sectors. The Minister of Finance reaffirmed Bahrain's commitment to building on the progress made and creating new opportunities to advance the relationship for the mutual benefit of both countries.