He stressed that the royal participation in this event embodies the depth of the long-term and steadily growing friendship and strategic partnership between the leaders and peoples of the two kingdoms, which extends for more than 200 years, and is based on mutual love, understanding and respect. , as well as constructive joint cooperation.
Dr. Al-Zayani emphasized that under the leadership of His Majesty the King, and based on the directives of the government led by His Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Bahrain is keen to enhance its cooperation and coordination at the highest levels with the United States. The Kingdom is a close strategic ally in various political, security, defense, economic, social and cultural fields, as evidenced by its interest in activating more than 30 agreements and memorandums of understanding for bilateral cooperation, and the exchange of official and parliamentary visits.
The minister expressed his pride in the common values and principles between the leaderships of the two countries and their peoples, including their keenness to promote democracy, respect for human rights, tolerance, human brotherhood and coexistence among all religions, cultures and civilizations.
He also noted the adoption by the two kingdoms of a balanced foreign policy that calls for dialogue in settling disputes, achieving a just and comprehensive peace, deepening international partnership in combating extremism and terrorism, protecting international navigation, energy security and food security. In a way that promotes peaceful coexistence among peoples and supports the goals of sustainable development at the regional and international levels.
Dr. Al-Zayani affirmed the keenness of the foreign ministries of the two countries to implement and activate the outcomes of the fifteenth meeting of the Bahraini-British Joint Committee, which was held in Manama in February 2023, in a way that contributes to consolidating the bonds of friendship and friendship. Close bilateral political, economic and security partnership.
He praised the relentless efforts made by the diplomatic missions in the two countries, led by Sheikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Kingdom, and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Roderick Drummond. United Kingdom to Bahrain.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs appreciated the progress made in the ongoing negotiations regarding the free trade agreement between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the United Kingdom, and the implementation of the decision to exempt citizens from entry visas to British territory. Tourism, treatment and education purposes, as more than 1,500 Bahraini students are studying in Britain.
He highlighted the existing broad prospects for joint cooperation in the fields of education, health care, communications, information technology, space science, youth, sports, environmental protection and combating climate change.
The minister affirmed that the Bahraini-British relations will grow more towards constructive cooperation and a solid strategic partnership as a model for relations between friendly and allied countries, thanks to the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad and His Majesty King Charles III. Their wise and pioneering initiatives to promote the values of tolerance and peace, serve humanity and support comprehensive and sustainable development.
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