Manama, June 29 (BNA) A joint statement was issued today on the occasion of the visit of the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, to the Kingdom of Bahrain. It reads as follows:
Within the framework of the deep-rooted fraternal and historical relations that unite the leaderships of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Arab Republic of Egypt and their two brotherly peoples, and in an effort to consolidate strategic cooperation and enhance integration between the two brotherly countries in various fields, an official discussion session was held between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Excellency President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi During which the two leaders reviewed the deep-rooted historical relations and ways to develop them in all fields to serve the interests. The two brotherly countries and peoples, as well as increasing the pace of economic cooperation.
The two sides were briefed on the latest developments in the field of joint investments and trade exchange between the two brotherly countries, expressing their aspiration for further cooperation in the banking, economic and commercial fields, through the establishment of joint investment platforms and the intensification of economic and commercial visits. Delegations from the public and private sectors for the benefit of the two brotherly countries and peoples.
They discussed regional and international developments of common interest and the challenges facing the countries of the region. They affirmed their support for efforts aimed at reaching lasting political solutions to all crises in the countries of the region, enhancing security and stability in them, coordinating joint efforts to combat terrorism and its organizations, preventing its financing and protecting the region from its dangers. Activities aimed at destabilizing security and stability.
With regard to the Palestinian issue, the two sides stressed the need to intensify efforts to reach a comprehensive and just settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and to find a real horizon for returning to serious and effective negotiations to achieve peace in accordance with the principle of the two. – The state solution and the relevant international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative in a way that guarantees the Palestinian people the right to establish their independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Regarding the issue of the Renaissance Dam, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa expressed Bahrain’s full support for Egypt’s water security as an integral part of Arab water security, and urged Ethiopia to abandon its unilateral policy regarding international rivers. and adherence to the relevant rules of international law. He stressed the importance of abandoning unilateral measures regarding the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, and the need to negotiate in good faith with Egypt and Sudan to reach a binding legal agreement in this regard, in implementation of the presidential statement issued by the Council of Ministers. The Security Council in September 2021 to avoid the damage caused by this project to the downstream countries and to enhance cooperation between the peoples of Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia. The Bahraini side expressed its full solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt in all the measures it takes to protect its national security.
The two sides affirmed their support for international efforts to find a comprehensive political solution to the Yemeni crisis, in accordance with the approved international references and the initiative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to end the Yemeni crisis. They affirmed their full support for the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council in carrying out its constitutional responsibilities to achieve security, stability and development in Yemen. They also affirmed their support for the UN Armistice Agreement in Yemen and welcomed the announcement of its extension. The Bahraini side appreciated Egypt’s response to the request of the legitimate Yemeni government and the United Nations to operate direct flights between Cairo and Sana’a in support of that armistice and alleviating the human suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people.
With regard to the Libyan issue, the two sides stressed the need to preserve the unity and integrity of the Libyan territories and the importance of reaching a purely Libyan solution away from any external interference that would lead to simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections. The Bahraini side valued Egypt’s efforts aimed at restoring Libya’s security, unity and sovereignty, noting that it hosted the work of the Libyan constitutional track, in coordination with the United Nations, which allowed the Libyan people to chart the future of their country.
The two sides stressed the importance of supporting the role of Libyan institutions in assuming their responsibilities. In this context, they commended the sincere national efforts and the legitimate procedures and decisions issued by the Libyan House of Representatives as it is the elected legislative body that expresses the aspirations of the Libyan people and is charged with enacting laws and legitimizing the executive authority. and exercise its oversight role.
The two sides also stressed the importance of immediately starting to implement the exit of all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya without exception or procrastination and within a specific time frame, in implementation of Security Council resolutions 2570 and 2571 and the results of the Paris summit. And the Berlin session, the Arab League, the African Union and the mechanism of countries neighboring Libya. They expressed their support for the relevant efforts of the 5 + 5 Joint Military Commission as well as the maintenance of the ceasefire agreement in order to maintain the security, stability and capabilities of Libya.
The two sides welcomed the upcoming summit to be hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Jordan, Egypt and the Prime Minister of Iraq with US President Joe Biden. They expressed their keenness to reach fruitful results that enhance the strategic partnership between the participating countries and the United States of America.
The two sides agreed to support Arab efforts to urge Iran to abide by the international principles of non-interference in the affairs of Arab countries, to adhere to the principles of good neighborliness, and to spare the region all destabilizing activities, including support for armed militias. It threatens shipping and international trade lines. They affirmed support for international efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to ensure the peaceful nature of its nuclear program, to strengthen the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency, to maintain the non-proliferation regime, and to support efforts to establish a zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East.
The two sides reviewed the latest developments in Ukraine and stressed the need for a ceasefire and resort to dialogue and diplomatic methods to settle the conflict by peaceful means. They also affirmed their support for international efforts aimed at settling the crisis by peaceful means and providing protection and care for civilians in a way that leads to maintaining security and peace in Europe and the world.
The Bahraini side congratulated the Arab Republic of Egypt’s leadership, government and people on the anniversary of the June 30 Revolution, which represented a milestone and a turning point in Egypt’s history and reinforced the values of citizenship, moderation and moderation. The concept of the nation state.
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa extends his sincere congratulations to the Arab Republic of Egypt on the occasion of hosting the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27), which will be held in November 2022 in Sharm Sharm. – Sheikh.
This statement was issued in the Kingdom of Bahrain on 29 June 2022.
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