WASHINGTON: Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a roundtable discussion organized by the Hudson Institute. The event was attended by Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States, and several experts from the institute, as well as members of the Minister's accompanying delegation.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the session focused on the longstanding relations and strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States, highlighting progress made in political, security, economic, and social sectors. The participants explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation within existing agreements and outcomes of the strategic dialogue.
The discussions also covered developments in the Middle East, ongoing regional conflicts, and their implications for security and stability. Furthermore, the session reviewed efforts to advance the peace process in the region and several topics of common interest.
Dr. Al Zayani emphasized the shared commitment of Bahrain and the United States to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors. He highlighted the importance of the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) in expanding cooperation in trade, science, and technology, noting the United Kingdom's accession to the agreement.
The minister stressed the significance of achieving peace and stability in the Middle East, urging the international community to fulfill its legal and humanitarian obligations to end conflicts and alleviate suffering. He reiterated the Arab states' pursuit of a comprehensive peace, as underscored by the Arab Summit hosted by Bahrain in May 2024, which called for an international peace conference to resolve the Palestinian issue based on a two-state solution and international legitimacy.
Dr. Al Zayani also highlighted the role of think tanks in promoting peace, coexistence, tolerance, and cooperation among nations, emphasizing the importance of in-depth research in exploring paths to peace in the Middle East and beyond.