Cavusoglu meets Bahraini counterpart in Manama

Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu met with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif Bin Rashid Alzayani as part of his official visit to the Gulf country.

Cavusoglu and his Bahraini counterpart had a meeting in the capital Manama on Sunday, according to a diplomatic source.

The two ministers discussed joint cooperation aimed at enhancing economic and trade relations, Anadolu Agency reported.

A meeting of the Joint Economic Commission between the two countries is planned to take place in March, said the source on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media.

Cavusoglu is on a visit to Bahrain at the invitation of Alzayani. He is also expected to meet Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

Speaking to the Bahraini press ahead of his visit to Manama, Cavusoglu said his country is pleased to see dialogue and cooperation between Gulf countries, and appreciates successful efforts of Bahrain in this regard.

“The new era of dialogue and cooperation in our region would present a window of opportunity for lasting peace, stability and prosperity,” he noted.

The minister stressed Turkey's resolve to enhance its relations with Bahrain as part of the deep fraternal ties between the two countries. “Turkey is ready to do its part by developing cooperation across the region on the basis of mutual respect and shared vision,” he said.