Manama: Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Dr. Bastian Giegerich, Director General and Chief Executive of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the IISS in organizing conferences and forums related to regional and international political and security matters.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the discussions highlighted the Kingdom of Bahrain's pivotal role as a center for dialogue on security, peace, and development. Both parties also deliberated on the outcomes of the Manama Dialogue forum, which took place in Bahrain in November 2025, underlining its significance in fostering international dialogue and collaboration.