New york: Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Allison Hooker, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States, at the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting reviewed the longstanding strategic partnership between Bahrain and the US, exploring ways to enhance cooperation across various domains in line with agreements such as the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA).
Both sides engaged in discussions regarding regional developments and their implications on security and stability in the Middle East. The conversation also covered regional and international efforts to end the war in Gaza, the release of hostages and detainees, and ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid. Views were exchanged on shared concerns during the meeting.
The meeting was attended by Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the US; Ambassador Khaled Yousef Al Jalahma, Undersecretary for Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director General of Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.