Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani announced, today Saturday, the decision to return the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Republic of Iraq, noting that the decision reflects Bahrain's keenness to enhance its relations with Iraq and expand the horizons of joint cooperation.
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry stated in a statement received by the News Video Agency that "Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein received a phone call from the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani."
The statement added that "during the call, they discussed the results of the Prime Minister, Ali Faleh al-Zaydi's visit, and his accompanying delegation to the Kingdom of Bahrain, and what it resulted in from meetings with the king, the crown prince, and several officials in the Bahraini government, and what it represents as an important step in the path of strengthening and developing bilateral relations."
Al-Zayani expressed, according to the statement, his "gratitude and appreciation to the Prime Minister and the Iraqi delegation for their visit," affirming "the decision to return the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Republic of Iraq, reflecting the kingdom's commitment to enhancing its relations with Iraq and expanding the horizons of joint cooperation."
The statement continued that "Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein expressed his gratitude to his Bahraini counterpart for the warm welcome and generous hospitality that the Iraqi delegation received during their visit to Manama," confirming "Iraq's interest in strengthening bilateral relations with the Kingdom of Bahrain and advancing them in various fields."
The statement pointed out that "the call addressed the developments in the regional situation amid the current tensions," where both sides affirmed "the importance of continuing coordination, consultation, and exchanging viewpoints regarding the developments occurring in the region."