Foreign Minister Dr. Abd al -Latif al -Zayani stressed that Bahrain will push the Security Council to assume its responsibilities and work to find political solutions to all the conflicts and crises facing the Arab region, in compliance with the Kingdom to enhance the comprehensive dialogue that is in line with the principles of the United Nations Charter and International Law.
This came during his attendance at the United Nations headquarters yesterday, the meeting organized by the Permanent Commission for Bahrain to the United Nations with the permanent delegates of sisterly Arab countries to support the Kingdom’s nomination of non-permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council for the period 2026-2027, in the elections that will be held at the United Nations General Assembly on June 3 in New York.
In a speech, the Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed thanks and appreciation to the Arab delegates for meeting the invitation to participate in this meeting, as part of a campaign that ran Bahrain for the membership of the Security Council for the period 2026-2027.
He also expressed appreciation for their commitment to multilateral diplomacy and the pursuit of peace and security in the world, which are fundamental values for our collective progress, praising the efforts made by the sisterly People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in defending Arab issues in the Security Council.
He added that Bahrain will continue to build on the efforts made by the sisterly Arab countries during its ancestral membership in the council, stressing that thanks to the joint efforts, the countries of the world will be able to work together to enhance global security and development, and to preserve a world of peace, stability and prosperity for all the peoples of the world.
Al -Zayani pointed out that Bahrain, under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the king of the country, and thanks to the dedicated work of the government headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, continues its efforts to support a safe, stable and interrelated Middle East.
He pointed out that “this vision is not just an ambition, but rather a prerequisite for the stability and prosperity of all countries of the region and the progress of their peoples, and we must work for us to work so that we have a unified and firm Arab voice that reflects the aspirations of our countries and our peoples, and pushes towards finding real sustainable solutions in the region.”
He added that the “Bahrain Summit” held last May, headed by His Majesty the Great King, embodied the Kingdom’s keenness on joint Arab action and its awareness of the growing responsibility in light of the current circumstances, and emphasized the fixed position of the Arab countries in calling for a just, sustainable peace in the region, believing in human values, calling for tolerance and human coexistence, dialogue and understanding between religions, cultures, civilization Global peace and stability.
He pointed out that “Bahrain considers its membership in the Security Council a pivotal opportunity to cooperate with friendly countries in the council to enhance international security and stability, and that the Kingdom will give priority in the council to the issues of our Arab region that will receive special attention, foremost of which is the Palestinian issue.”
He explained that the Kingdom is aware of the importance of confronting the traditional and emerging threats facing international peace and security, and therefore the priorities of the Kingdom’s work in the council include strengthening international cooperation to combat cyber crimes to protect vital infrastructure, and work to consolidate maritime security because of its vital importance in protecting trade roads and combating piracy, combating terrorism and its extremist organizations, as a serious threat, requires addressing causes The root of terrorism and the dismantling of its funding sources.
The Foreign Minister affirmed Bahrain’s readiness to play a meaningful and positive role as a non -permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, its commitment to dialogue and cooperation and its willingness to contribute to international peace and stability.
While the permanent representative of the State of Libya to the United Nations, the head of the Arab Group, Taher Al -Sunni, delivered a speech in which he welcomed the Minister of Foreign Affairs, stressing the support of the Arab countries to the candidacy of Bahrain for non -permanent membership in the UN Security Council, wishing it success in achieving the priorities of its work in the council.
The Arab delegates to the United Nations affirmed in their interventions during the meeting their welcome to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, stressing their willingness to support Bahrain’s efforts during its membership in the Security Council and its representation of the Arab countries in the council, within the framework of the close historical relations that link Arab countries and peoples, to support fair Arab issues and defend Arab interests and goals.
The meeting was attended by the Acting Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Director General of Bilateral Relations Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, the permanent representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York Jamal Al -Ruwaie, the Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Talal Al -Ansari, the head of the coordination and follow -up sector Saeed Abdel -Khaleq, the head of the organizations sector Hatem Abdel Hamid, and a number of diplomats working in the delegate.
