Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a meeting on Wednesday in the Egyptian city of El Alamein. According to a statement from the Egyptian Presidency, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of common interest.
No information was shared regarding the duration of the Bahraini King's visit. The meeting took place as a major diplomatic process continues to dominate the region's agenda.
Progress has been reported in negotiations between the US and Iran aimed at ending the war in the region. A statement on Tuesday evening regarding the Pakistan- and Qatar-mediated talks announced that the parties are close to the final draft of the anticipated agreement.
Washington and Tehran had signed a memorandum of understanding on June 18 and began negotiations for a final agreement. However, the process was disrupted by disagreements over how to ensure freedom of navigation and security in the Strait of Hormuz.