Minister of Foreign Affairs Hosts US Diplomat During IISS Manama Dialogue 2024.

Manama: Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Barbara Leaf, US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, at the Ministry's headquarters. This meeting occurred during her visit to Bahrain to attend the 20th session of the IISS Manama Dialogue 2024, which is taking place from December 6-8. According to Bahrain News Agency, the discussions emphasized the strong cooperation between Bahrain and the United States, highlighting the strategic partnership that has been growing between the two nations. Both parties expressed their commitment to expanding their partnership and enhancing relations to serve mutual interests and objectives. Additionally, they reviewed current regional developments and events. The meeting was attended by several key officials, including Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Ambassador to the US; Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director General of Bilateral Relations; Salman Hasan Al Jalahma, Chief of American Affairs; and S teven Bondy, US Ambassador to Bahrain.