Bahrain reiterates improvement of relations with Iran

Bahraini Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmad bin Muhammad Al Khalifa underlined the need for mending his country’s relations with Iran. The Bahraini foreign minister expressed the hope that Iran and Bahrain would be able to open a new chapter in their relations in the near future. “Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in a message to Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani has called for improvement of relations between Iran and Bahrain,” Sheikh Khaled said. The Bahraini foreign minister noted that his country is waiting for Iran’s positive response. In similar remarks yesterday, a senior Bahraini diplomat called for the improvement of his country’s relations with Iran. The call was made by Bahraini Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Regional Affairs and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) Hamad bin Ahmed Abdulaziz al-Amer on Friday. “Iran is a very important country in the region and its role cannot be overlooked,” Al-Amer said.