New york: Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today at the United Nations headquarters in New York City with Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, on the sidelines of their participation in the Security Council meetings in New York.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting focused on enhancing joint cooperation and coordination between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the General Secretariat of the Arab League. This collaboration is particularly significant as the Kingdom of Bahrain currently presides over the Council of the League at the ministerial level. The discussions aimed to advance joint Arab action across various platforms, bolster efforts to safeguard national security, and coordinate positions in international forums.
The talks also addressed regional developments and the impact of recent Iranian actions, including attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Additionally, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, and its adverse effects on international navigation, the global economy, and international trade were topics of concern. The meeting highlighted the importance of addressing these issues within the context of shared regional interests.
The meeting was attended by Ambassador Saeed Abdulkhaliq Saeed, Head of the Coordination and Follow-up Sector at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with the Minister's accompanying delegation.