HM King congratulates Belarusian President

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. In the cable, HM the King wished President Lukashenko good health and happiness on this national occasion.   AHN

Bahrain, Kyrgyzstan set to strengthen relations, widen cooperation

Bahrain and Kyrgyzstan are set to enhance relations and expand cooperation across several areas, the Kyrgyz foreign minister has said. “Talks with HRH the Crown prince and Prime Minister, the Speaker and the Minister of Foreign Affairs were highly successful,” Jeenbek Kulubaev said. “There was full understanding and we had agreements all the way. Both […]

World Customs Organisation marks its 70th anniversary

The World Customs Organisation (WCO) has celebrated its 70th seventieth anniversary.The celebration was attended by top officials who were received by His Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of Customs, and WCO Chairperson and Dr Kunio Mikuriya, Secretary-General of the Organisation.Shaikh Ahmed welcomed the officials and highlighted the importance of the organisation in supporting […]

2019, 2020 and 2021 laureates of UNESCO-King Hamad ICT Prize honoured

Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) held, in cooperation with the Education Ministry in Bahrain, the award-distribution ceremony of the UNESCO-King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Education at it premises […]

Bahrain welcomes UNGA’s adoption of International Day of Women in Diplomacy

The Kingdom of Bahrain has welcomed the UN General Assembly’s adoption of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy on the 24th of June each year in recognition of women’s vital role in strengthening international cooperation to consolidate security and peace and support sustainable development at the international level.Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani […]

Bahrain expresses sympathy over Afghanistan’s earthquake victims

Bahrain expresses sympathy with Afghanistan over the earthquake that struck the southeast of the country.The earthquake resulted in the death and injury of hundreds of people and the destruction of tens of houses. Foreign Affairs Ministry expressed condolence to the families of the victims and wished the injured speedy recovery.     M.I.

Foreign Minister receives Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, received here today the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Honda Taro, and his accompanying delegation, as part of his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the course of the close and distinguished historical relations of cooperation and friendship […]

HM King returns to Bahrain following visit to Egypt

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today returned to the kingdom following a visit to Egypt.During the visit, HM the King held a meeting with the Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. HM King Hamad also participated in a summit with HM King Abdulla II of Jordan and Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in […]

HM King receives letter from Russian president

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has received a letter from Russian President Vladimir Putin, dealing with solid relations of friendship binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Russian Federation.President Putin noted deep-rooted friendship between the two countries, looking forward to further strengthening joint cooperation across all fields, in a way that serves […]