External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and Bahrain’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani, co-chaired the 5th India-Bahrain High Joint Commission meeting in New Delhi on Monday, where the two sides reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and explored new areas of strategic partnership.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, security, defence, health, culture and people-to-people exchanges. Both leaders also highlighted emerging areas such as space technology, financial technology, and cyber security, calling them promising avenues for future collaboration.
EAM Jaishankar expressed confidence that India’s engagement with the Gulf region will further intensify as Bahrain assumes the presidency of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
“Reviewed the progress in our bilateral relations… and discussed promising opportunities in space, fintech and cyber domains. As Bahrain takes over the GCC presidency, confident that India-GCC ties will continue to deepen,” Jaishankar posted on X. He also thanked Bahrain’s leadership for ensuring the welfare and safety of the large Indian community living in the country.
Underscoring the longstanding nature of the partnership, Jaishankar noted that India and Bahrain share “centuries-old ties rooted in trade linkages and strong people-to-people relations,” and reiterated a shared commitment to regional peace and prosperity.
Foreign Minister Alzayani highlighted the historical depth of the relationship, recalling civilizational exchanges between the ancient cultures of Dilmun and the Indus Valley. He noted that India remains one of Bahrain’s key trading partners and emphasized Manama’s intent to further enhance connectivity and economic cooperation.
“Economic links remain central to our relationship which has flourished across various fields. Both our nations recognise that economic cooperation and interdependence are essential for promoting peace, stability and shared prosperity,” Alzayani said during the meeting.
The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global developments, reaffirming their commitment to close coordination on issues of mutual interest.
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