Bahrain Resumes Diplomatic Representation at Ambassadors Level with Lebanon

Bahrain says to resume full diplomatic relations with Lebanon (Bahrain MOFA/File Photo)
Bahrain says to resume full diplomatic relations with Lebanon (Bahrain MOFA/File Photo)
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Bahrain Resumes Diplomatic Representation at Ambassadors Level with Lebanon

Bahrain says to resume full diplomatic relations with Lebanon (Bahrain MOFA/File Photo)
Bahrain says to resume full diplomatic relations with Lebanon (Bahrain MOFA/File Photo)

Bahrain announced on Saturday its decision to resume full diplomatic relations with Lebanon.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said this comes in implementation of the directives of the Bahraini leadership.

"This decision comes in order to strengthen the brotherly relations between the two countries and its peoples and promote mutual respect, in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the Arab League, and the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961," state news agency BNA reported.

For his part, Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati hailed the move, saying the country “appreciated this decision and welcomes it.”



Saudi Foreign Minister Receives UNRWA Commissioner-General

Saudi FM receives UNRWA Commissioner-General. (SPA)
Saudi FM receives UNRWA Commissioner-General. (SPA)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives UNRWA Commissioner-General

Saudi FM receives UNRWA Commissioner-General. (SPA)
Saudi FM receives UNRWA Commissioner-General. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Wednesday the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini.
During the meeting, both sides discussed the strong partnership between the Kingdom and UNRWA. They also reviewed recent regional developments and the ongoing efforts to address key challenges related to these issues.
In a related context, Arab reactions continue after Israel’s publications of maps annexing parts of Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs slammed Israel’s “extremist” acts that reflect Israel’s “intentions to consolidate its occupation and continue its flagrant violation of the sovereignty of those nations.”
Saudi Arabia reiterated its call for the international community to fulfill its role in halting Israel’s violations against the countries and peoples of the region.
The Kingdom emphasized the importance of respecting the sovereignty and borders of nations to prevent further escalation of regional crises and to support efforts aimed at achieving a just and comprehensive peace.

The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, also issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s maps publications, saying it “reflects a state of right-wing extremism and religious obsession prevailing within the Israeli government”.