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King of Bahrain, Russian FM Discuss Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meets with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Al Sakhir Palace during his visit to Bahrain, May 30, 2022. (Bahrain News Agency/Handout via Reuters)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meets with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Al Sakhir Palace during his visit to Bahrain, May 30, 2022. (Bahrain News Agency/Handout via Reuters)
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King of Bahrain, Russian FM Discuss Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meets with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Al Sakhir Palace during his visit to Bahrain, May 30, 2022. (Bahrain News Agency/Handout via Reuters)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meets with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Al Sakhir Palace during his visit to Bahrain, May 30, 2022. (Bahrain News Agency/Handout via Reuters)

Bahrain's King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received in Manama on Monday Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Talks focused on the latest regional and international developments, most notably the situation in Ukraine.

King Hamad stressed to his guest the importance of resolving the conflict in Ukraine in a way that achieves the interests of Kyiv and Moscow and the security and stability of Europe and the world.

He underscored the need for dialogue and diplomatic solutions in line with international laws to reach a political settlement that can end the conflict, achieve peace for all sides and protect lives.

He also stressed the importance of delivering humanitarian aid to refugees and the displaced.

King Hamad highlighted the bonds of friendship between Bahrain and Russia and his keenness on bolstering them to achieve the joint interests of their countries.

Lavrov had arrived in Bahrain on Monday on a regional tour that will take him to Saudi Arabia and Oman.

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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening security coordination and cooperation among Gulf nations.
Speaking at the 41st GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar on Wednesday, he emphasized the importance of protecting the region’s prosperity and ensuring a brighter future.
The meeting, chaired by Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad, focused on enhancing joint security efforts and addressing key issues on the agenda.
Prince Abdulaziz warned of rising security challenges, including cybercrime, drug trafficking, and cross-border organized crime, during the GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar.
He noted that advanced technologies are making it easier for criminal networks to smuggle weapons and fuel terrorism and extremism, especially in unstable regions.
The minister called for stronger collaboration, better strategies, and capacity-building to tackle these threats.
He also said that the GCC interior ministers’ meeting strengthens joint security efforts to tackle new challenges, supporting regional stability and development.
In a post on X, Prince Abdulaziz affirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boosting communication, coordination, and integration among Gulf nations, particularly in security, to protect progress and ensure a brighter future.