Tawfiq Al -Sibai
The sublime word delivered by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the king of the country, may God protect and preserve him, came during His Majesty’s presidency of the delegation of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the American Gulf Summit held last Wednesday in Riyadh, to clearly embody Bahrain’s political position and its pivotal role in establishing security and regional and international peace, within the framework of the strategic partnership Between the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf and the United States of America.
The most prominent of what is noticeable in the word His Majesty the King, may God bless him, which was characterized by a quiet diplomatic tone, but at the same time it was clear in drawing the features of Bahraini and Gulf policy balanced in dealing with global and regional challenges, is to emphasize the axial diplomacy axiom as a means of achieving peace, which was evident in praising the vision of US President Donald Trump, Especially in the file of lifting sanctions on Syria, and returning to the path of supporting regional stability, through a fair and comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue, based on a two -state solution and keeps the region free of weapons of mass destruction. This comes in line with the fixed positions of the Kingdom of Bahrain, which has long supported Arab issues and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, within a framework of political realism and keenness to regional stability.
His Majesty also expressed his optimism about the success of the ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran, considering that any breakthrough in this thorny file will reflect positively on the countries of the region in terms of security and prosperity, which reflects a Bahraini vision that is based on dialogue, openness and avoiding escalation.
In a related context, the word highlighted the depth of the existing military alliance between Bahrain and the United States, through cooperation with the Fifth Fleet, which is a model for an effective defensive partnership that contributes to protecting maritime navigation from piracy and terrorism, and affirms the constant commitment of the Kingdom of Bahrain to maintain the stability of the region.
The word did not lose sight of the economic dimension, as His Majesty affirmed the importance of strengthening trade and investment relations with the United States, noting that strategic integration in the fields of security and development is the basis for achieving the aspirations of Gulf peoples towards a more prosperous and stable future. This reflects an accurate understanding of the dimensions of the partnership with Washington, which is no longer limited to the security side only, but also extends to the areas of economic and technological growth and digital transformation.
In this vital context, the royal word, in this vital context, was a political document and an integrated strategic vision; Bahrain’s constants are highlighted in its external policy, and affirms the inclusive Gulf role in facing challenges, and promotes Bahrain’s position as an initiative state in presenting rational and responsible visions, which are in the interest of the region’s stability and the prosperity of its peoples, and the consolidation of international partnerships based on mutual interests and common respect.
In light of these transformations, it can be said that the American Gulf summit, with the contents it carried, and the sublime word of His Majesty the King, represents an important turn towards building a new stage of strategic partnership, exceeding immediate considerations, and is established for broader and more comprehensive understandings, for the future of peace, progress and common security.
