Bahrain said on Wednesday that Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi condemned "the Iranian aggression against the Kingdom" during his official visit to Manama, following meetings with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
The Prime Minister's office said that Al-Zaidi met the Bahraini monarch during his visit to the capital, extending an invitation for the King to visit Iraq, while stressing that the trip aims to revive historical ties between the two nations.
Al-Zaidi underscored efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation across economic, investment, commercial, political, and social sectors, stressing that both countries share common security interests and must unify their stances on regional and international issues.
He stressed the importance of working to achieve regional stability and prioritizing dialogue to establish peace and end tensions.
For his part, the King of Bahrain said the PM’s visit is a step that will open new horizons for relations between the two countries.
He underlined his country's support for the Iraqi government, highlighting the importance of working to achieve security and stability, maintain mutual interests, and consolidate bilateral relations to boost joint Arab action.
The Bahrain News Agency reported that King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa expressed his appreciation for the Iraqi Prime Minister's efforts and commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and deepening solid ties with the Kingdom. The King also praised Iraq's supportive stance, solidarity with Bahrain, and condemnation of the Iranian aggression that targeted the Kingdom.
Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, underscored the deep-rooted historical ties connecting Bahrain and Iraq, noting their continuous progress.
He highlighted the importance of ongoing efforts to strengthen and develop joint cooperation and coordination across various fields, steering relations toward broader horizons to achieve mutual goals and aspirations.
