Day: May 15, 2023

Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, hailing his wise drive to reinforce interfaith and intercultural coexistence and advocating diplomatic and civilized dialogue to defuse regional and international conflicts.

“Such a pathway is the only alternation to build to build a world where security, peace, stability, progress and sustainable development prevail”, he said.

Dr. Alzayani made the statement as the Kingdom of Bahrain joins the other nations in marking the “International Day of Living Together in Peace”, annually observed on May 16.

The United Nations General Assembly issued a resolution which proclaimed May 16 as the International Day of Living Together in Peace, recognizing the work of UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) that celebrates diversity, understanding, solidarity and living together in peace based on mutual respect – all humanistic principles that are deeply ingrained in UNAOC’s mission and vision.

The minister expressed pride in the lofty royal initiatives and the approach of the government, headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in promoting the culture of peace, instilling the values of love, justice, tolerance and dialogue, and renouncing violence and incitement to religious hatred.

“These lofty values are embodied in the “Declaration of the Kingdom of Bahrain” and the efforts of the King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence, the King Hamad Chair for Dialogue and Peace Studies and Interfaith Coexistence at the Italian University of La Sapienza”, he said.

He noted the role of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation and the the Kingdom’s hosting of international conferences and the presentation of international awards aimed at advocating peace and dedicated service humanity.

Alzayani reiterated the commitment of the ministry, Bahrain’s diplomatic and consular missions to the royal pro-vision, the Government’s Progarmme and the national human rights plan, stressing adherence to national pillars in Bahrain, the land of tolerance and peaceful co-existence.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Bahrain’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Ahmed Abdulrahman Al-Saati, met today with Dr. Pronchai Danvivathana, Secretary-General of the Asian Cooperation Dialogue(ACD), who is visiting Moscow.

The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Andy Rudenko.

During the meeting, Dr. Pronchai Danvivathana praised the effective role played by the Kingdom of Bahrain during its presidency of the Asian Cooperation Dialogue(ACD) in order to achieve the objectives set for it in promoting and developing economic relations among member states.

Ambassador Al-Saati noted that the Kingdom of Bahrain is committee to supporting international and regional organizations to serve the hopes and aspirations of the peoples of these countries.

The two sides also discussed a number of issues related to the work of the organization, which is chaired by the Kingdom of Bahrain, at its current session, and the arrangements for holding its next summit.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned the storming and ransacking of the residence of the head of the military office at the Kuwaiti embassy in Khartoum.

He stressed the need to respect international agreements and diplomatic norms that guarantee the sanctity and safety of the headquarters of diplomatic missions.

In a statement today, he called on all parties in Sudan to take immediate and necessary measures to protect diplomats and diplomatic headquarters.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Dr. Abdallah Bou Habib, on Monday met with Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon, Walid Bukhari, with whom he discussed preparations for the Arab Summit, as well as the bilateral relations between the two countries.

Minister Bou Habib also met with a delegation of the families of Lebanese detainees in the United Arab Emirates, in the presence of Acting Director General of General Security, Brigadier General Elias Baissari.

Discussions reportedly touched on the efforts exerted to resolve the issue of the detainees, noting that the efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the General Security are continuing in an effort to resolve this issue.

Bou Habib also received United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, with discussions touching on preparations for the Seventh Brussels Conference to be held next month, as well as on the Saudi-Iranian agreement and its repercussions on the regional countries, in addition to regional affairs.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Monday welcomed at his Ain Al-Tineh residence, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, accompanied by the Vice President of the Asian Football Confederation, President of the Lebanese Football Association, Hashem Haidar, Secretary General of the Asian Federation Datuk Seri Windsor John, and Deputy Secretary General Waheed Kordani, in the presence of the Secretary General of the Lebanese Football Federation Jihad Al-Shahaf.

The AFC President briefed Speaker Berri on the atmosphere of his visit to Lebanon and the cooperation program with the Lebanese Football Association.

Speaker Berri later received former Minister Nicholas Fattoush, with whom he discussed the current general situation.

Berri also received Lebanese Ambassador to Paraguay, Hassan Hijazi, with an accompanying delegation.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon