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Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic, Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian, on Monday welcomed at Dar al-Fatwa, Polish Ambassador to Lebanon, Przemek Pshemek Niesiolowski, with whom he discussed the general situation and ways to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries. Mufti Derian also received a delegation from the “Beirut National Council”, with whom he broached the latest developments on the Lebanese arena.
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon
Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister received Steven Bondy, the US Ambassador to Bahrain.
The meeting reviewed the latest developments and discussed topics of common interest.
The deputy prime minister affirmed the importance of the strategic and historic significance of Bahrain-US relations, highlighting the progress of coordination and cooperation between the two countries.
He commended the US for its role in maintaining regional and international peace and security.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, received HeonSang Koo, the newly appointed Korean Ambassador to Bahrain.
The deputy prime minister praised the joint relations and affirmed the importance of enhancing cooperation in various fields, wishing the ambassador success in his diplomatic duties.
The ambassador commended the Bahraini-Korean relations, wishing Bahrain further progress and prosperity.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Amna bint Ahmed Al Romaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning met with HeonSang Koo, South Korean Ambassador to Bahrain.
The minister highlighted the ongoing development witnessed by the Bahraini-South Korean ties, supported by the two countries’ leaderships.
The meeting discussed further developing cooperation through benefiting from expertise in the housing field.
Al Romaihi noted that the Housing Ministry has created an advanced model in social housing field and that it is always keen to benefit from various expertise.
The ambassador expressed keenness to further develop the Bahraini-South Korean ties and praised Bahrain’s development and prosperity in various fields.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, at El Alamein city.
The two leaders affirmed the strength of the distinguished fraternal relations between the two countries. They also discussed ways to continue bolstering joint cooperation in the economic and development fields to achieve the aspirations of the two peoples for more progress and prosperity.
While reviewing the latest regional and global developments, HM King Hamad and President El-Sisi agreed on the need to intensify joint Arab action to confront the growing challenges in the region and the world.
They also underlined their keenness to carry on joint coordination at all levels, in light of the solid deep-rooted relations between the two countries at the official and popular levels.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of condolences to the President of the People’s Republic of China, HE Xi Jinping, following the floods in Beijing, which left casualties and others injured.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister offered his sincere condolences to HE Jinping, the relatives of the victims and the people of China, and wished the wounded a speedy recovery.
His Royal Highness also expressed hope that the search and rescue operations would help find more survivors.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister sent a similar cable to the Premier of the State Council of China, HE Li Qiang.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minster, today received the Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), HE Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi and an accompanying delegation, at Riffa Palace.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed the importance of further strengthening joint GCC efforts and cooperation to create a more prosperous future for all.
His Royal Highness emphasised the importance of building on the Council’s efforts in line with the far-reaching goals and aspirations of GCC leaders.
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad welcomed the GCC Secretary-General to Bahrain, and wished him success in his endeavours.
His Royal Highness underscored the importance of increasing integration and cooperation between GCC countries to meet the aspirations of their citizens and consolidate global peace and development.
For his part, HE AlBudaiwi expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to meet with His Royal Highness, highlighting HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s ongoing support of the longstanding strategic partnership between member states of the GCC.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, and the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, HE Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki, also attended the meeting.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Asoomi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament (AP), has affirmed that the enlightened vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa regarding the consolidation of the independence of the judiciary has enhanced the progress of the kingdom’s judicial system.
He praised the royal constant keenness to improve the efficiency of the judiciary and consolidate the principle of the rule of law, being among the pillars of the comprehensive development process, led by HM the King.
Al-Asoomi also commended the great efforts made by the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to support the kingdom’s judicial branch to carry out its national responsibilities of preserving rights, consolidating social security and stability, as well as achieving justice in its broad and modern meaning.
The AP Speaker made the statements while meeting Counsellor Adel Fahim Mohamed Azab, President of the Egyptian State Council, in the presence of the members of the Council’s General Assembly.
Adel Al-Asoomi affirmed the depth of the Bahraini-Egyptian relations, strengthened thanks to the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and their keenness to bolster bilateral ties at all levels.
Counsellor Adel Fahim praised the presidency of Bahrain’s Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) of the Arab Union of Administrative Judiciary (AUAJ), headquartered at Egypt’s State Council, expressing his confidence in the ability of Bahrain, as AUAJ President, to strengthen fraternity and friendship relations among Arab administrative courts and state councils.
He also commended the efforts being exerted by the Arab Parliament, under the leadership of Speaker Adel Al-Asoomi, to enhance joint Arab action and serve the Arab Nation, stressing the State Council’s keenness to bolster cooperation with the AP in all issues that achieve Arab interests.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
The Military Council in Niger, which overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, announced the cancellation of several military agreements concluded with France, and vowed an “immediate response” to any aggression by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
“In the face of France’s indifferent attitude and reaction towards the situation in Niger, the National Council for the Protection of the Homeland decided to nullify the cooperation agreements with France in the field of security and defense,” said one of the council’s members, in a statement broadcast on state television.
The perpetrators of the military coup in Niger also announced the “termination” of the missions of their country’s Ambassadors to France, the United States, Nigeria and Togo, at a time when international pressure is mounting to push for the return of constitutional order to the country.
A delegation from ECOWAS arrived yesterday evening, Thursday, in the capital, Niamey, in an attempt to find a way out of the crisis, eight days after the coup that toppled President Mohammed Bazoum.
A statement issued by the Nigerian presidency stated that the ECOWAS delegation, led by former Nigerian head of state Abdusalam Abubakar, will meet the coup perpetrators in Niger to present the requests of the group’s leaders.
Before the delegation arrived in Niamey, Nigerian President Paula Tinubu stressed the need to reach a “friendly solution” to the crisis in Niger after the sanctions imposed on this country and to give a deadline for the putschists to restore the constitutional order.
ECOWAS imposed strict penalties on Niamey and gave the coup perpetrators until last Sunday to restore elected President Bazoum to office, hinting at the use of “force”.
The leader of the coup in Niger, General Abd al-Rahman Chiani, announced last week the dismissal of the country’s president, the closure of borders, and the imposition of a curfew, before declaring himself ruler of the country.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha, received today the Special Envoy of the European Union to the OIC, Ambassador Patrick Simonnet, on the occasion of the end of his tenure.
During the meeting, they tackled prospects for cooperation between the OIC and the EU and the issue of the repeated crime of desecration and burning of copies of the Holy Qur’an in Sweden and Denmark.
Furthermore, during the meeting, His Excellency stressed the importance of the content of the decision issued by the extraordinary Council of Foreign Ministers held on July 31, 2023.
For his part, the EU’s Special Envoy condemned the European Union Commission for those disgraceful incidents.
Both sides stressed the importance of continuing dialogue on this issue.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Bahrain, HE Anne Jalando-On Louis, at Gudaibiya Palace.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the strength of Bahrain-Philippines relations and the importance of furthering cooperation to benefit both countries and achieve common goals.
His Royal Highness commended the contributions of the Kingdom’s Filipino community to Bahrain’s comprehensive development.
His Royal Highness wished the Ambassador success in performing her diplomatic duties.
For her part, the Ambassador of the Philippines expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to meet with His Royal Highness, noting the Philippines’ and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s commitment to advancing bilateral relations.
The Personal Representative of His Majesty the King, His Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the Minister of Finance and National Economy, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, also attended the meeting.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Bahrain, HE Herath Mundiyanselage, at Gudaibiya Palace.
His Royal Highness highlighted the strength of Bahrain-Sri Lanka relations and the importance of furthering cooperation to benefit both countries and achieve mutual goals.
His Royal Highness wished the Ambassador success in performing her diplomatic duties.
For her part, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to meet with His Royal Highness, noting HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s commitment to advancing bilateral relations to meet common aspirations.
The Personal Representative of His Majesty the King, His Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the Minister of Finance and National Economy, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, also attended the meeting.
Source: Bahrain News Agency