Foreign Minister meets with European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

Brussels, Feb. 10 (BNA): The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, met today at the headquarters of the European Union External Action Service with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, as part of the Minister’s visit to Brussels. During the meeting, the Foreign Minister affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain's pride in distinguished friendship between Bahrain and the European Union. He expressed the Kingdom's aspiration to further increase areas of joint cooperation with the European Union in various fields. He also hailed the efforts made by the European Union in promoting regional and international security and stability, stressing the importance of the European Union's effective contribution to supporting the efforts of the countries of the region in facing various political and security challenges, and backing the endeavours aimed at establishing peace, stability and prosperity for the benefit of the countries and people of the region. For his part, High Representative Borell welcomed the visit of the Foreign Minister to the European Union, lauding development of relations of friendship and cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the European Union in many areas, thanks to the wise policy of His Majesty the King. He also stressed the importance of boosting bilateral cooperation between the two sides through joint coordination and exchange of visits and experiences, wishing Bahrain continued progress and prosperity. In a related context, the Foreign Minister and the High Representative signed a cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Union External Action Service, a step that comes within the framework of joint keenness to develop relations between Bahrain and the European Union in various fields. The meeting was also attended by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for International Affairs, Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Kingdom of Belgium who is also accredited to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Kingdom of Denmark, and Representative to the European Union and NATO, Dr. Bahia Jawad Al-Jishi.