President Al-Sharaa’s meeting with Bahrain’s King is a “pivotal moment”, says Al-Shibani 

MANAMA, MAY.10, (ST)-Today, The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates As’ad Al-Shibani affirmed that the visit of Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara to the Kingdom of Bahrain and his meeting with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is a pivotal moment, as the two countries together write a bright new page in the history of bilateral relations, built on mutual trust, deep respect, and aspiration for a promising future that unites them within a framework of cooperation and integration.

During a joint press conference with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani in Manama, Al-Shibani said: “Since the first days of the liberation of Syria, the Kingdom of Bahrain has not hesitated to extend a helping hand to our people. It was among the first countries to welcome and send official messages, especially His Majesty the King’s message to President Al-Shara.”

Arab cooperation is a must 

According to Bahrain News Agency, Al-Shibani pointed out that what unites Bahrain and Syria transcends politics and interests, embracing the bonds of sincere brotherhood, authentic Arabism, and a shared vision for an Arab future characterized by sovereignty, independence, and sustainable development.

The Foreign Minister clarified that historical experience has proven that Arab cooperation is the only way to confront challenges and achieve the aspirations of the Arab peoples.

He noted that Syria looks to the future with hope and is fully aware of the importance of strengthening regional partnerships, foremost among which are its strong relations with Bahrain.

Moreover, Al-Shibani affirmed Syria’s commitment to opening wider doors for economic and investment cooperation to meet shared interests and aspirations for greater prosperity and development.

“Bahrain is an active partner at this stage, especially during the reconstruction phase, and a major contributor to efforts to revive the Syrian economy,” he said.

Al-Shibani expressed Syria’s welcome to any Bahraini initiative from that serves development and stability. “ In light of the deep-rooted brotherhood that binds the two brotherly peoples, Syria today asserts its commitment to deepening these ties and making them more solid and cohesive by expanding channels of communication between official institutions in the two countries, encouraging partnerships between the private and public sectors, and enhancing cultural and scientific exchange, thus establishing a solid foundation for sustainable cooperation.”

Lifting sanctions will positively impact security and prosperity of region

The Foreign Minister reiterated Syria’s territorial integrity and its absolute rejection of any foreign interference seeking to fragment or disintegrate it. He reiterated his call to lift the economic sanctions imposed on it, which have directly impacted the lives of citizens and hampered reconstruction and recovery efforts.

He underlined that lifting these sanctions is not merely a humanitarian or economic demand, but rather an urgent regional necessity, as Syria’s stability will positively impact the security and prosperity of the region and prevent further waves of migration, poverty, and extremism.

Al-Shibani expressed his thanks and gratitude to His Majesty the King of Bahrain, His Highness the Crown Prince, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the government and people of Bahrain for the generous fraternal reception, wishing the Kingdom continued glory and prosperity, and for relations between the two brotherly countries to continue to grow and become stronger.

Basma Qaddour