EAM Jaishankar meets Bahrain King, Crown Prince; discusses strengthening India-Bahrain ties

July 7, 2026 12:30 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Bahrain King, Crown Prince; discusses strengthening India-Bahrain ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday called on Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and met Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa during his visit to the Gulf nation, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening its partnership with Bahrain. Sharing details of the meetings in a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Honoured to have an audience with HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain. Also privileged to meet HRH Crown Prince and PM Salman bin Hamad Al...

India, Bahrain discuss deepening bilateral cooperation as EAM Jaishankar meets Foreign Minister in Manama

July 6, 2026 10:23 PM

India, Bahrain discuss deepening bilateral cooperation as EAM Jaishankar meets Foreign Minister in Manama

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday held talks with Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani in Manama. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Delighted to meet FM Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani of Bahrain in Manama today. Expressed deep appreciation for ensuring the well-being of the Indian community. Discussed deepening our bilateral cooperation. Exchanged views on ongoing developments in the region." The Bahrain visit marks the second stop of EAM Jaishank...

GCC Summit Concludes with Sakhir Declaration Calling for Greater Unity

December 4, 2025 12:51 PM

GCC Summit Concludes with Sakhir Declaration Calling for Greater Unity

The 46th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit concluded in Manama with leaders adopting the Sakhir Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to deeper political, security and economic integration. Hosted at Bahrain’s Sakhir Palace, the meeting brought together the heads of state of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates at a time of heightened regional tensions. The declaration underscored the GCC’s collective security doctrine, stressing that the stability of me...