Manama: Bahraini daily newspapers today focused on events that happened over the past 24 hours. According to Bahrain News Agency, HM King of Bahrain received a telephone call from HE President of Egypt, highlighting strong bilateral relations between the two nations. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad took the stage at the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) to highlight Bahrain's economic progress, emphasizing the strategic initiatives that have contributed to this growth. During the forum, Bahrain and Russia signed media cooperation agreements set to take effect in 2025, marking a significant step in enhancing media relations between the two countries. Meanwhile, the Foreign Minister of Bahrain held a call with his Turkmen counterpart to discuss areas of mutual interest and cooperation. In domestic affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the arrival of Bahraini citizens from abroad, indicating that repatriation efforts are ongoing. Bahrain also participated in the extraordinary Ar ab League Foreign Ministers' meeting in Istanbul, underlining its active role in regional diplomacy. Additionally, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) was elected to the Executive Board of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) at its 19th General Assembly in Saint Petersburg, marking a milestone in its international engagement. In another international engagement, the Speaker of Bahrain attended a reception hosted by Pope Leo XIV for parliamentary and religious leaders, fostering intercultural and interfaith dialogue.
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