Al-Zaidi, Bahraini King Stress Bilateral Cooperation
At a Glance
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi met with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on Wednesday to enhance bilateral cooperation.
During the official visit, Al-Zaidi extended a formal invitation to the Bahraini King to visit Iraq to renew historic ties.
Both leaders emphasized their shared security interests and the need to coordinate positions on regional and international issues.
The King of Bahrain reaffirmed support for the Iraqi government, focusing on mutual stability and advancing joint Arab cooperation.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi met with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on Wednesday to strengthen economic, political, and security cooperation while extending a formal invitation to the King to visit Iraq.
Key Statements and Focus Area
Al-Zaidi's Media Office said that the Prime Minister stressed that the visit to Bahrain "aims to renew the historic ties between the two countries."
The King of Bahrain "welcomed the Prime Minister’s visit to the Kingdom, noting that it would open new avenues for relations between the two countries."
During the meeting with the King of Bahrain, Al-Zaidi highlighted efforts "to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the economic, investment, trade, political, and social fields."
The Prime Minister emphasized that Iraq and Bahrain share "common security interests" and stated the need to coordinate their positions on regional and international issues.
He further reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment "to promoting regional stability and prioritizing dialogue to achieve peace and end tensions."
The King of Bahrain reaffirmed the country’s support for the Iraqi government and underscored the importance of working "toward security and stability, safeguarding mutual interests, and strengthening bilateral relations to advance joint Arab cooperation."
FYI
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi’s official state visit to Bahrain is the first time an Iraqi prime minister has traveled to the country on an official bilateral mission since 2003.
The visit follows a series of regional and international trips Al-Zaidi has undertaken since taking office in May 2026.
As part of these diplomatic efforts, al-Zaidi has recently conducted state visits to Washington, Riyadh, Ankara, Tehran, Amman, and Damascus, where he met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Throughout these visits, al-Zaidi has stated that Iraq’s foreign policy focuses on regional balance and expanding international relations based on mutual respect.
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