SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met with Bahrain leaders on his official go to on Saturday (Mar 19), throughout which he affirmed the “warm ties” between the 2 nations.
Dr Balakrishnan’s journey to Bahrain was a part of a regional go to, which additionally consists of stops on the Palestinian Territories and Israel.
“As fellow small states, Singapore and Bahrain share a mutual interest in promoting multilateralism and a rules-based global order,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) stated in an announcement.
“We share a common belief in the principles of sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity for all countries, big or small.”
Dr Balakrishnan known as on National Security Advisor and Commander of the Royal Guard Major General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa throughout his go to.
He additionally met with Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, advisor to the king for diplomatic affairs, in addition to Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
“Minister Balakrishnan and the Bahraini leaders also had a wide-ranging discussion on developments in Asia and the Middle East,” MFA stated.
“Minister Balakrishnan expressed the hope that the Abraham Accords, which were signed by Bahrain in 2020, would contribute positively to regional stability and peace.”
Dr Balakrishnan will go away Bahrain on Saturday and go to the Palestinian Territories on Sunday.
Source : channelnewsasia.com
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