King of Bahrain and Egyptian President: Intensify efforts to enhance peace, stability, and security in the region

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi held bilateral talks during the Bahraini monarch’s visit to Egypt. President el-Sisi welcomed King Hamad and his visit, describing it as a reflection of the deep and distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries across all fields.

The official spokesperson for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, stated that President el-Sisi received King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, at Alamein International Airport on Wednesday. The two leaders held discussions covering the full spectrum of bilateral relations, as well as developments in regional and international issues of mutual concern.

At the outset of the meeting, according to the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), King Hamad expressed his gratitude and appreciation to his Egyptian brother, President el-Sisi, for the warm reception and hospitality extended to him and the accompanying delegation. He praised President el-Sisi’s role in strengthening Bahraini-Egyptian relations and wished fraternal Egypt and its beloved people continued progress, security, prosperity, and development.

Both sides reviewed various aspects of their close fraternal relations and strategic cooperation, emphasizing close coordination and the continuation of efforts to support and enhance these ties in a manner that serves mutual interests.

King Hamad commended the strong fraternal bonds and ancient historical relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Arab Republic of Egypt, noting that these ties are growing stronger and more developed thanks to the constant care, continuous patronage, and shared will of the two fraternal countries. He expressed his appreciation to the Egyptian President for his support and solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain regarding the measures it has taken to defend its sovereignty, security, and stability, and to ensure the safety of its people. At the same time, he affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s condemnation and rejection of the aggression against the Arab Republic of Egypt at the Port of Damietta, expressing full solidarity with fraternal Egypt and support for the measures it is taking to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and vital facilities.

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, for his part, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to his Bahraini brother for the honorable fraternal positions taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain, under his leadership, toward Egypt and its people. He reiterated Egypt’s condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom’s territory and expressed his support for the measures Bahrain is taking to protect its security, stability, and sovereignty.

Both sides also affirmed their commitment to continuing joint efforts to enhance bilateral relations and expand the horizons of fruitful cooperation, which will bring sustainable growth and prosperity to both peoples.

King Hamad and President el-Sisi discussed developments in regional and international affairs, with a focus on the evolution of events in the region. They exchanged views on these matters and on the efforts being made to address them. The Bahraini King and the Egyptian President stressed the importance of intensifying endeavors to promote peace, stability, and security in the region, in the interest of its countries, peoples, and the world as a whole. They also reaffirmed their commitment to continuing fraternal consultation and joint coordination on various issues, given the events unfolding in the region, in a manner that serves the good of the two fraternal countries.