Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, and Rami Saleh Wreikat Al Adwan, Jordan’s Ambassador to Bahrain and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, signed a cooperation agreement between the governments of Bahrain and Jordan in maritime transport and navigation.
The agreement aims to strengthen coordination, develop cooperation in the maritime sector, support trade and transport flows, and advance the mutual interests of both countries, the Ministry said in a statement.
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed said the agreement reflects the two countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in maritime transport through closer coordination between the relevant authorities and the exchange of expertise and maritime technologies. These efforts will contribute to improving the efficiency of maritime transport and navigation, enhancing maritime safety and security, and protecting the marine environment in accordance with national legislation and relevant international conventions.
He noted that the agreement reflects Bahrain’s commitment to developing its maritime transport sector and strengthening regional and international partnerships, thereby enhancing the sector’s competitiveness and supporting sustainable economic development in line with the objectives of Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.
For his part, Ambassador Al Adwan said the agreement marks an important step towards broadening cooperation between the two countries in maritime transport and navigation and strengthening coordination and the exchange of expertise between the relevant authorities. This will help facilitate maritime trade and serve the shared interests of both countries.
The agreement covers several areas of cooperation, including facilitating vessel movements and maritime transport procedures, recognising ships’ and crew members’ documents, and strengthening cooperation in maritime safety and security and marine environmental protection, alongside the exchange of maritime expertise and technologies.
It also provides for encouraging maritime shipping companies in both countries to cooperate in accordance with each party’s applicable legislation, thereby creating further partnership opportunities, developing the maritime transport and navigation sector, and supporting trade between Bahrain and Jordan.
In another development, Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Jaber Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Deputy National Security Advisor and Deputy Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Council, met Friday with Vasilis Palmas, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus, during an official visit to Cyprus.
The meeting reviewed the longstanding relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Cyprus and discussed means to enhance and develop cooperation across various domains, opening new avenues for advancing bilateral relations. The two sides also exchanged views on matters of mutual interest.
The meeting was attended by Khaled Yousif Al Jalahma, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Republic of Cyprus, resident in Tel Aviv, and the accompanying delegation.
Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Jaber Al Khalifa also met Lieutenant General Emmanouel Theodorou, Chief of the National Guard of the Republic of Cyprus.
The two sides discussed means to enhance bilateral relations and expand cooperation. They emphasised the importance of continuing to exchange expertise and experiences in areas of mutual interest to further advance cooperation between the two countries across various sectors.
The meeting also reviewed several related matters and emphasised the importance of maintaining coordination to support the achievement of shared objectives.
The meeting was attended by Khaled Yousif Al Jalahma, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Republic of Cyprus, resident in Tel Aviv, and the accompanying delegation. (Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications; BNA; Photo © Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications)
