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Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, affirmed that the Kingdom’s assumption of the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for April 2026 represents a significant historic milestone in its diplomatic journey. This achievement reflects its pioneering contributions to strengthening international peace and security under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Dr. Al Zayani expressed pride in this high-level international responsibility undertaken by the Kingdom, coinciding with its chairmanship of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and its presidency of the Ministerial Council of the League of Arab States at its 165th session at the ministerial level. This reflects the international confidence in Bahrain’s foreign policy under the leadership of His Majesty the King, and its steadfast commitment to coordinating Gulf and Arab positions and enhancing international solidarity for the benefit of humanity.
The minister explained that Bahrain’s active diplomatic presence provides a strategic opportunity to strengthen adherence to regional and international charters by upholding the principles of national sovereignty, the unity and territorial integrity of states, and non-interference in their internal affairs. He emphasised the importance of pursuing comprehensive, peaceful, and sustainable solutions to conflicts, ensuring the safety and freedom of maritime navigation, safeguarding energy supplies and global trade, and combating terrorism, in a manner that reinforces regional and international security and stability.
He highlighted the Kingdom’s diplomatic success in mobilising international support to condemn the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the territories of GCC member states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. This was reflected in United Nations Security Council Resolution (2817), co-sponsored by 136 countries, as well as a unanimous resolution of the Human Rights Council supported by 115 countries. Both resolutions called on Iran to immediately cease its unjustified attacks, as they constitute grave violations of national sovereignty and territorial integrity, a serious threat to regional and international peace and security, and a flagrant breach of international law and international humanitarian law.
Dr. Al Zayani underscored the Kingdom’s commitment, through its presidency of the Security Council, to promoting dialogue, understanding, and international partnership to reinforce security, stability, and safeguard international navigation. He also emphasised the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen the links between peace, security, sustainable development, and human rights as fundamental pillars of the United Nations system, toward achieving a secure and stable region and a world characterised by coexistence and prosperity.
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