Washington: During the Diplomatic Forum organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of the Diplomatic Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States of America, Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa, delivered a presentation entitled "US Foreign Policy and its Impact on the International and Regional Arena", in the presence of heads of diplomatic and consular missions abroad and MoFA senior officials.
According to Bahrain News Agency, at the beginning of his presentation, the Ambassador expressed his pride in Bahraini diplomacy, which practices its approach and pivotal role thanks to the wise vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the support and directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, lauding the efforts of previous generations of diplomats in consolidating the Kingdom's position on the international stage.
He also commended the speech of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the opening of the forum yesterday, in which he emphasised that the visions of His Majesty the King are based on enhancing global solidarity and advancing human security, noting that these principles represent the solid foundations of Bahraini diplomacy and contribute to consolidating the values of peace, understanding, and cooperation at the regional and international levels.
The Ambassador commended the longstanding relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America, and the effective strategic partnerships in various domains, noting that this forum represents an opportunity to shed light on some American policies and their direct impact on its foreign policies and relations with other countries, including the Kingdom of Bahrain. He also added that the Kingdom of Bahrain is keen to invest in its relations and enhance opportunities for future cooperation, whether bilaterally or through multilateral partnerships.
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Washington concluded his presentation by emphasising that Bahraini diplomacy, thanks to its insightful vision and distinguished relations with the leaders of the US administration, is capable of facing challenges and achieving strategic gains that enhance Bahrain's regional and international interests.