Gulf

Manama: HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain and Indian Prime Minister HE Narendra Modi discussed by phone on Friday the bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance and develop them across various fields, in addition to the latest regional developments. During the call, Modi expressed India's condemnation of the Iranian attacks on Bahrain and its complete rejection of all actions that would threaten peace and security in the region, affirming India's full support for Bahrain's security and stability, as well as its contribution to efforts aimed at ensuring the safety of maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. For his part, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain affirmed that his country will play its role in international efforts aimed at securing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in a manner that enhances maritime security and ensures the smooth flow of global trade. Both sides also stressed the utmost importance of halting Iranian threats to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as an international waterway vital for energy supplies and global trade, considering the protection of maritime routes a shared international responsibility to preserve the security and stability of international navigation and the interests of the international community.

Middle East

Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, warned in a phone call today of the catastrophic and dangerous repercussions of the continued cycle of violence and escalating conflict in the region, which threatens regional and international peace and security. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry stated in a press release that the call addressed the latest regional developments in light of the dangerous military escalation in the region, emphasising the importance of de-escalation and prioritising diplomatic and political solutions to contain the situation. They also discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations. Regarding developments in Sudan, both sides stressed the need to respect the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the country, emphasising the importance of advancing efforts to achieve calm and create a conducive environment for resuming the comprehensive political process in Sudan.

Gulf

Abu Dhabi:The President of the UAE, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Foreign Minister of Turkiye, HE Hakan Fidan met in Abu Dhabi on Friday to discuss the developments in the region. During the meeting, HE the Turkish foreign minister reiterated his country's condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region, noting that they constitute a violation of state sovereignty and international law and pose a threat to regional stability. The two sides also discussed the ongoing military escalation in the region and its serious implications for regional and international security and stability. Both sides underscored the need to halt the escalation and prioritise dialogue and diplomacy to prevent further tensions and crises.