Post: Foreign Minister meets EU Representative

Cairo, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with Josep Borrell Fontelles, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, on the sidelines of the 162nd session of the Arab League Council of Foreign Ministers. During the meeting, the two sides highlighted Bahrain-EU relations in various sectors and means to advance them further. The two sides discussed preparations for the upcoming EU-Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Brussels, alongside regional and international developments. The meeting also discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip, addressing Arab and international efforts to achieve a ceasefire, protect civilians, ensure the release of hostages and detainees, and expedite the provision of humanitarian and relief aid. Source: Bahrain News Agency