Bahrain's Defense Minister Yusuf bin Ahmed Al-Jalahma and his Turkish counterpart, Fikri Isik, signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of arms industry in the presence of the king of Bahrain and the Turkish president, the Bahrain news agency said.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Bahrain on Sunday for talks with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. They reportedly reviewed bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, including ongoing crises in the region, Sputnik reports.
Turkish president was honored by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa with the medal of Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa.
Erdogan noted that his country would cooperate with Bahrain for the "stability, peace, and future of the region”.
