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Lavrov in Manama stresses coordination to secure Hormuz and sea routes
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Manama. The meeting underscored the importance of coordination to ensure the security of waterways and trade routes as tensions continued in the Strait of Hormuz.
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stressed the need to strengthen coordination to promote regional security and protect maritime transport.
During a reception in Bahrain on Sunday, the two sides discussed the security of waterways and trade routes, as well as regional and international issues. The meeting took place as tensions continued between Iran and the United States over freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Bahrain-Russia cooperation discussed
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Lavrov reviewed efforts to promote security, stability and peace in the region, along with bilateral relations between Bahrain and Russia.
The King of Bahrain said the two countries remained mutually committed to expanding cooperation in various fields in line with the expectations of their governments and peoples.
Lavrov thanked the King of Bahrain for his warm welcome and efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.
Lavrov attends Gulf Cooperation Council meeting
The Russian foreign minister arrived in Bahrain on Saturday. On Sunday, Lavrov took part in the ninth joint ministerial meeting of the strategic dialogue between the Gulf Cooperation Council and Russia.
The Strait of Hormuz is among the key routes for global oil and natural gas shipments. Maritime traffic in the strait was severely disrupted following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28.
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