SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met Bahraini leaders on Saturday (March 19) during an official visit, during which he affirmed the “warm relationship” between the two countries.
Dr. Balakrishnan’s trip to Bahrain was part of a regional visit that also included stops in the Palestinian territories and Israel.
“As small countries, Singapore and Bahrain share a common interest in promoting multilateralism and a rules-based global order,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a statement.
“We share a common belief in the principles of sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of all nations large and small.”
Dr Balakrishnan visited National Security Adviser and Major General of the Royal Guard Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa during his visit.
He also met with Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the King’s foreign affairs adviser, and Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
“Minister Balakrishnan and Bahraini leaders also had extensive discussions on developments in Asia and the Middle East,” the foreign ministry said.
“Minister Balakrishnan expressed his hope that the Abraham Accords signed by Bahrain in 2020 will contribute positively to regional stability and peace.”
Dr Balakrishnan will leave Bahrain on Saturday and visit the Palestinian territories on Sunday.
