Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly received His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, upon his arrival at Cairo International Airport on Monday evening. The Bahraini leader arrived at the head of a high-level delegation for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.
The visit began with a formal welcome ceremony at the airport, which included the playing of the national anthems of both Egypt and Bahrain, followed by an inspection of the honor guard. The reception was attended by Bahraini Ambassador to Egypt, Her Excellency Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal, along with senior Egyptian officials.
The two prime ministers are scheduled to co-chair an expanded round of bilateral talks on Tuesday, during which they will discuss a range of regional and international issues, as well as opportunities to deepen cooperation in areas including trade, investment, energy, and regional security.
The visit underscores the strong and historically close relationship between Egypt and Bahrain, two key Arab allies with longstanding political, economic, and cultural ties. Both countries have maintained close coordination on issues affecting the Gulf and broader Middle East region, including recent developments in regional diplomacy and joint efforts to ensure regional stability.
This visit is expected to result in the signing of a number of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and cooperation agreements across various sectors, further cementing the strategic partnership between Cairo and Manama.
Analysts view the meeting as a continuation of Egypt’s ongoing engagement with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, particularly as regional dynamics continue to evolve against the backdrop of shifting alliances, economic diversification efforts, and shared security concerns.
Further details on the outcomes of the visit are expected following the conclusion of Tuesday’s formal discussions.
