On 5 November 2026, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Fadh Al‑Zaydi during the latter’s official visit to Manama. The meeting underscored the desire to deepen the long‑standing friendship between the two neighboring states.
King Hamad opened the reception by expressing confidence that the visit would further develop bilateral cooperation and by extending his best wishes for Prime Minister Al‑Zaydi’s work in Iraq. He also conveyed the king’s greetings to President Nizar Mohammed Saeed Amidi of Iraq.
The monarch highlighted the “remarkable progress and continuous growth” of the historic ties that have existed between Bahrain and Iraq.
Both leaders discussed a range of regional and international issues, focusing first on recent developments in the Middle East. They exchanged views on the evolving security landscape and reaffirmed support for each other’s efforts to maintain peace and stability.
In a joint statement, the two sides confirmed their commitment to any initiative that strengthens security, stability and peace in the region, emphasizing that such cooperation serves the interests of both nations and their peoples.
Prime Minister Al‑Zaydi echoed the sentiment, stressing the solid bond between the two countries and the importance of joint action to underpin regional security.
The meeting also touched on Iraq’s condemnation of the Iranian aggression directed at Bahrain, reinforcing Baghdad’s solidarity with Manama.
Source: https://akhbar-alkhaleej.com/news/article/1456592
