External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani in Manama on Monday to discuss further strengthening bilateral relations. In a post on X, Jaishankar expressed deep appreciation for Bahrain's efforts in ensuring the well-being of the Indian community and said, "Discussed deepening our bilateral cooperation. Exchanged views on ongoing developments in the region."
Key Discussions and Regional Context
The meeting is part of Jaishankar's multi-nation tour covering Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United States, and Belgium. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the visit from July 5 to 10 focuses on enhancing bilateral relations with the four Gulf countries and exchanging views on regional developments and issues of mutual interest.
Earlier Engagement in Qatar
On Sunday, Jaishankar met Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani in Doha. The discussions covered energy, trade, investments, connectivity, security, and people-to-people ties. Jaishankar thanked the Qatari leadership for ensuring the safety of the Indian community and explored new opportunities for deepening the strategic partnership.
Upcoming Itinerary: US and Belgium
Following the Gulf leg, Jaishankar will visit New York on July 13 to launch India's campaign for a UN Security Council tenure (2028-29). He will then attend the 3rd India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting in Brussels on July 14-15 and interact with EU and Belgian counterparts.
