Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Tuesday met with King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa of Bahrain and expressed his appreciation for the King’s support of bilateral relations between Bahrain and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Highlights of PM @masrourbarzani’s official visit to Bahrain, where he met with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and other officials to discuss closer cooperation between Erbil and Manama. pic.twitter.com/WlM8chbu9v
— Kurdistan Chronicle (@KrdChronicle) December 11, 2024
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“Bahrain’s economy has grown enormously in the last 20 years. I explained to HM the King that the Kurdistan Region is keen to heed their lessons for shortcuts,” Prime Minister Barzani posted on X
The KRG in a readout underlined that King al-Khalifa “praised the progress, development, peaceful situation, and the unity of the Kurdistan Region under the leadership of President Masoud Barzani, and expressed Bahrain’s readiness to support the Kurdistan Region in all areas.”Moreover, Prime Minister Barzani expressed his gratitude and appreciation for Bahrain’s support and cooperation. Both sides agreed on the importance of strengthening relations, reopening Bahrain’s consulate in the Kurdistan Region, and starting direct flights between Manama and Erbil in the future.
I was deeply humbled by the warmth and hospitality of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) December 10, 2024
Bahrain’s economy has grown enormously in the last 20 years.
I explained to HM the King that the Kurdistan Region is keen to heed their lessons for shortcuts. pic.twitter.com/6ZVOIhMOFM
According to the readout of Bahrain News Agency, Prime Minister Barzani also conveyed the greetings of Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani and his best wishes for Bahrain’s continued development and prosperity.
Both parties also “reviewed the strong ties between Bahrain and the Kurdistan Region, focusing on opportunities to enhance cooperation across various sectors for the mutual benefit of both sides. Regional and international developments of shared interest were also discussed.”
It was a pleasure to reconnect with my brother HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) December 10, 2024
The challenges and opportunities in Bahrain know no borders; the same applies to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: education, jobs and technology.
We will continue to build on our friendship. pic.twitter.com/U0GTckBMb7
Prime Minister Barzani also discussed the latest changes in the region with other Bahraini officials such as National Security Advisor Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad al-Khalifa, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Wael bin Nasser al-Mubarak, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa.
HM King receives Prime Minister of Kurdistan Regional Governmenthttps://t.co/xgOrLtvgmQ pic.twitter.com/9Lhq3hvqUI
— Bahrain News Agency (@bna_en) December 10, 2024
Prime Minister Barzani on Tuesday also met with Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani, and discussed strengthening relations between the Kurdistan Region and Bahrain in various fields.
“The talks also emphasized the importance of maintaining security and stability in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, as well as addressing recent developments and future prospects regarding the general situation in the region, particularly the changes in Syria,” the KRG said in a readout.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, #Salman_bin_Hamad Al Khalifa, meets with the Prime Minister of the #Kurdistan Region of #Iraq, HE Masrour Barzani @masrourbarzani #Bahrain pic.twitter.com/BMTdJh98g7
— أخبار سمو ولي العهد (@BahrainCPnews) December 10, 2024
