Foreign Minister meets US Under Secretary for Political Affairs

New York, Sep. 23 (BNA): Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Allison Hooker, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States, at the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.

The meeting reviewed the longstanding strategic partnership between Bahrain and the US, and means to enhance cooperation across various domains in line with agreements between the two countries, including the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA).

Both sides also discussed regional developments and their impact on security and stability in the Middle East, regional and international efforts to end the war in Gaza, release hostages and detainees, and ensure uninterrupted humanitarian aid delivery. The meeting included an exchange of views on shared concerns.

The meeting was attended by Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the US; Ambassador Khaled Yousef Al Jalahma, Undersecretary for Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director General of Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.