Bahrain is keen on fostering the values and principles of tolerance and peaceful coexistence between peoples, religions, beliefs and mutual respect under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad.
Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani affirmed that Bahrain believes that peace and human solidarity are the only way to ensure global security and stability.
The minister affirmed this while taking part in the sixth summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia which was held yesterday in Astana, Kazakhstan.
He was delegated by the King to take part in the summit.
The summit was held under the patronage of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in the presence of leaders, heads of governments and foreign ministers of member states.
Dr Al Zayani affirmed that international co-operation and partnership are basic requirements to confront challenges that impede development and construction efforts in many countries.
The minister conveyed the greetings and appreciation of His Majesty and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and their best wishes for Kazakhstan and its friendly people and success of the summit to achieve its goals towards further peace, stability and prosperity for the Asian continent and its peoples.
He noted that this special summit, which is held in light of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of this important conference, in an effort to enhance co-operation and develop relations between the countries of this ambitious system, is a confirmation of the depth of historical and cultural relations binding countries in order to ensure their security, stability and prosperity.
He added that the world is facing bitter conflicts and disputes, and extremely difficult political, security and economic challenges, whose grave repercussions threaten international peace and security, drain countries’ resources and energies, affect the humanitarian situation and the lives of people.
He underlined that regional and international organisations have always had an active role in resolving crises and conflicts to achieve global security, stability and peace.
He added that “as an effective and influential Asian system, and as we seek to provide sustainable prosperity for all our countries, we are called upon to unite our efforts and harness all energies and capabilities to achieve our aspirations to preserve the security and stability of our countries.”
He underscored the need to resolve regional crises and conflicts through diplomacy, in accordance with the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
The minister underlined that Asia, with its huge and diverse resources, natural and economic potential and human energies, deserves to play a greater role on the international arena in all political, economic and development fields.
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