BAHRAIN and Egypt will work together to ensure that Iran does not push ahead with any ambitions it may have to develop nuclear weapons … and stand together on other major issues facing the world today.
Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani and Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister Sameh Shoukry also raised concerns over Iranian support of militias and terrorist groups.
“Both countries have agreed that Iran needs to commit to international principles by not interfering in the internal affairs of Arab countries and by respecting its neighbours,” said Dr Al Zayani.
“Iran should spare the region all acts that threaten stability, including supporting armed militants, threatening naval activities and international trade routes,” he added.
“We support international moves to stop Iran from possessing nuclear weapons and urge it to respect the role of the International Atomic Power Agency.”
He added that the world was already faced with multiple regional and international challenges that required political solutions.
“We will continue to seek the two-state solution between Palestine and Israel, the Egyptian water security rights from the Al Nahda Dam, political agreement in Yemen, Libyan unity, as well as to encourage diplomatic efforts over the Ukrainian issue,” said Dr Al Zayani.
The GCC Summit in Riyadh next month with US President Joe Biden – in the presence of Egypt, Jordan and Iraq – will also play a pivotal role when it comes to addressing these pressing challenges.
“The sky is the limit as we seek ways to progress in such a manner that ensures security, prosperity, development and growth in the region,” he added.
Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister Sameh Shoukry believes that Arab unity will continue to be the pillar of relationships in the region.
“We are here to work with Bahrain on multiple projects of interest,” he said, “and build on them for the future.”
He added that the two friendly countries would continue joint military programmes to thwart any threats they may face but dismissed recent speculation and suggestions that a NATO-style Arab military union was on the cards.
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