Iraqi PM meets Bahraini king to boost bilateral cooperation

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Photo: PMO Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met on Wednesday with the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, during his official visit to the capital, Manama. According to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), al-Zaidi stated that his trip to Bahrain aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in economic, trade, political, and social sectors. Al-Zaidi extended an invitation to the king of Bahrain to visit Iraq, emphasizing that his visit aims to revive the historical relations between the two countries. Al-Zaidi confirmed that both Iraq and Bahrain are striving to achieve stability in the region. He emphasized the importance of promoting dialogue as the main approach to establishing peace and alleviating tensions. The king of Bahrain indicated that al-Zaidi’s visit would open new horizons for the relationship between the two countries. Al Khalifa reaffirmed his country’s support for the Iraqi government and emphasized the need to pursue peace and stability, defend common interests, and strengthen bilateral ties to support coordinated Arab action. As part of the Iraqi government’s effort to foster regional economic integration, handle cross-border security issues, and foster confidence, al-Zaidi has made recent regional visits to Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, and Iran.