LONDON: Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, the crown prince and prime minister of Bahrain, affirmed his country’s support for the Palestinian cause during a meeting with the departing Israeli ambassador, Eitan Naeh, at Al-Qudaibiya Palace on Monday.
The crown prince also emphasized the importance of diplomatic channels in efforts to promote constructive dialogue in pursuit of peace, stability and regional development.
He reiterated Bahrain’s “steadfast position in supporting the Palestinian cause, aimed at achieving a just and lasting solution that guarantees the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people,” the Bahrain News Agency reported.
He emphasized the importance of ensuring the ongoing delivery of humanitarian supplies to Gaza, and praised the efforts of allied countries to provide aid to the people of the territory. He underscored the need for deescalation in Gaza, the protection of civilians, and the release of hostages and detainees.
Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa, the minister of finance and national economy, and Hamad Al-Malki, the minister of cabinet affairs, also took part in the meeting.
Israel and Bahrain established formal diplomatic relations in September 2020 as part of the US-backed Abraham Accords.
