Bahrain’s Crown Prince, Saudi FM Meet on Sidelines of 20th IISS Manama Dialogue 2024

Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa met with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Manama. Photo: BNA
Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa met with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Manama. Photo: BNA
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Bahrain’s Crown Prince, Saudi FM Meet on Sidelines of 20th IISS Manama Dialogue 2024

Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa met with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Manama. Photo: BNA
Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa met with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Manama. Photo: BNA

Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa has met with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on the sidelines of the 20th IISS Manama Dialogue 2024.

They reviewed on Friday relations and ways to further consolidate cooperation and coordination at all levels. They discussed the latest regional developments and the efforts undertaken to address them.

The Bahraini Crown Prince noted the role played by Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, in enhancing regional security, peace, and development, and serving Arab and Islamic causes.

He also emphasised the Kingdoms’ commitment to furthering bilateral collaboration across various sectors to achieve shared aspirations.

Prince Faisal attended the opening session of the 20th IISS Manama Dialogue in the Bahraini capital.
The Manama Dialogue, taking place December 6 to 8, addresses the Middle East's most pressing challenges in foreign policy, defense, and security. It also highlights regional and international developments and efforts to establish the foundations of international peace and security.



Foreign Ministers of UAE, Israel Discuss Gaza Ceasefire

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)
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Foreign Ministers of UAE, Israel Discuss Gaza Ceasefire

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Gideon Saar, Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi where the talks focused on bilateral relations between the two countries, WAM news agency said on Tuesday.
Discussions also addressed the latest developments in the region, particularly the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, and the regional and international efforts aimed at achieving a sustainable ceasefire.
Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the urgent importance of advancing a serious political horizon to resume negotiations for achieving a comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution, adding that this would contribute to establishing stability, achieving sustainable security in the region, and ending the escalating violence.
He emphasized the need for concerted efforts to reach a permanent ceasefire and prevent the expansion of conflict in the region, noting that the priority is to end tension and violence, protect civilian lives, and make every effort to facilitate the flow of urgent humanitarian aid, added WAM.
Sheikh Abdullah stressed that the Middle East is experiencing unprecedented tension and instability, requiring enhanced collective international efforts to end extremism, tension, and escalating violence while adopting a path of peace, prosperity, and development for the benefit of its people.
He reiterated the UAE's support for the mediation efforts of Qatar, Egypt, and the United States to broker a prisoner exchange agreement that could lead to a permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the safe and sustainable delivery of adequate humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.
He underlined that building peace in the region is the key to establishing lasting stability, sustainable security, and fulfilling the aspirations of its people for comprehensive development and a dignified life.
Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination, highlighting the nation's longstanding solidarity with Palestinians over the decades.