Manama: The Kingdom of Bahrain participated in the second ministerial meeting of the Arab-Indian Cooperation Forum, which was co-chaired by the League of Arab States and the Republic of India. The focus of the meeting was on enhancing cooperation and partnership between the Arab and Indian sides.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Bahraini delegation was led by Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director General of Bilateral Relations. Ambassador Ahmed Al Tarifi, Chief of the Arab and African Affairs Sector at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also attended the meeting.
Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali affirmed Bahrain's commitment to supporting and advancing Arab-Indian cooperation in various domains, particularly in political, economic, investment, energy, and technological sectors. This commitment aims to serve shared interests and contribute to sustainable development.
He emphasized the significance of the Arab-Indian Cooperation Forum as a strategic platform for dialogue, coordination, and exchanging views on regional and international issues of mutual concern. He also highlighted the deep-rooted ties between Bahrain and India, noting their continued growth and development across all sectors.
On the sidelines of the forum, His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, received the heads of the participating delegations.