{"id":37130,"date":"2026-11-04T18:15:41","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T13:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.iq\/?p=37130"},"modified":"2026-11-04T18:19:10","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T13:19:10","slug":"official-reception-iraqi-pm-bahrain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.iq\/en\/official-reception-iraqi-pm-bahrain\/","title":{"rendered":"Official Reception for Iraqi Prime Minister in Bahrain Ahead of Expanded Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">The Iraqi Prime Minister\u2019s media office said on Wednesday that an official reception was held for Prime Minister Ali Falah al-Zaidi in the Bahraini capital, Manama, during an official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, received the Iraqi delegation at the ceremony, which included the playing of both national anthems and a guard of honor review.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Reception Ceremony in Manama<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency, the office said the official reception took place in Manama, where the Bahraini Crown Prince welcomed the Iraqi prime minister.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The ceremony featured the national anthems of both countries and a guard of honor parade, reflecting the formal nature and importance of the visit.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Meeting with Bahrain\u2019s King Ahead<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">According to the statement, the Iraqi prime minister will also meet King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and hold expanded talks with the Bahraini side.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing joint cooperation in various fields, in a way that serves the common interests of both friendly nations.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Delegations Led by al-Zaidi and Salman bin Hamad<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The media office added that Prime Minister Ali Falah al-Zaidi and Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa led both countries\u2019 delegations in the expanded talks in Manama.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The meetings are part of a diplomatic effort aimed at deepening coordination and broadening cooperation between Baghdad and Manama.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">Key areas expected in the talks include:<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">&#8211; Strengthening bilateral relations<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">&#8211; Expanding joint cooperation<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">&#8211; Supporting political and diplomatic coordination<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">&#8211; Discussing economic and service-related cooperation<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">&#8211; Serving shared interests<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Conclusion:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">The official visit to Bahrain highlights continued engagement between Iraq and Bahrain, with both sides signaling a desire to deepen ties and broaden cooperation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Iraqi Prime Minister\u2019s media office said on Wednesday that an official reception was held for Prime Minister Ali Falah al-Zaidi in the Bahraini capital, Manama, during an official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. 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