External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Bahrain's Deputy Prime Minister Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa on Tuesday in Manama to discuss further strengthening the partnership between the two countries. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors and exchanging views on the regional situation.
Key Discussions and Outcomes
Sharing details on social media platform X, Jaishankar described the meeting as a pleasure and stated that they discussed taking forward bilateral cooperation. He also noted that they exchanged views on the regional situation. The meeting underscores India's commitment to deepening ties with Gulf nations.
Earlier on Monday, Jaishankar met Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, where they discussed deepening bilateral cooperation and ongoing regional developments. Jaishankar expressed deep appreciation for Bahrain's efforts in ensuring the well-being of the Indian community.
Multi-Nation Visit Agenda
Jaishankar is on a multi-nation visit covering Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United States, and Belgium from July 5 to 10, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The visit aims to enhance bilateral relations with these countries and exchange views on regional developments and mutual interests.
In Doha on Sunday, Jaishankar met Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. They explored new opportunities for deepening the strategic partnership, discussing areas such as energy, trade, investments, connectivity, security, and people-to-people ties. Jaishankar thanked the Qatari leadership for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian community in Qatar.
Upcoming Engagements
According to the MEA, Jaishankar will visit New York on July 13 to launch India's official campaign for the UN Security Council tenure 2028-2029. Subsequently, he will attend the 3rd India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting and interact with EU and Belgian counterparts in Brussels on July 14-15.
The visit to Gulf countries is expected to strengthen India's ties with the region, which is home to a large Indian diaspora and serves as a crucial partner in energy security and trade.
