External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday reiterated India’s support for the Gaza peace plan, which, he hoped, would lead to a lasting and durable solution.
India’s message on Venezuela: 'Stability, safety and dialogue come first'. (Photo: ANI)
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday reiterated India’s support for the Gaza peace plan, which, he hoped, would lead to a lasting and durable solution.
He was co-chairing a meeting of the fifth India-Bahrain High Joint Commission with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani in New Delhi.
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Noting that India and Bahrain share centuries-old ties of friendship underpinned by trade linkages and strong people-to-people ties, Mr Jaishankar said the two countries believe in a common goal and commitment to promoting peace and prosperity for their people and for the common region.
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He said the two countries have made significant progress bilaterally in defence, security, trade & commerce, health, culture, and people-to-people ties. ”But there are new areas such as space, fintech, and technology that hold considerable promise for our partnership,” he added.
The minister noted that the two countries have also seen a steady growth of bilateral trade and investments. ”We welcome investors from Bahrain to come and explore investment opportunities in India. Conclusion of a Bilateral Investment Treaty and the establishment of a Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment will further boost our economic ties,” he added. The two nations are also working on various initiatives to strengthen their cooperation in the field of healthcare, and their space agencies are also making progress in deepening their collaboration.
”We have a vibrant cooperation in the area of culture and strong people-to-people ties. Earlier this year, we launched the electronic visa system for Bahraini nationals. This, I hope, will encourage more visitors from Bahrain,” he emphasised.
Mr Jaishankar said India has been active in the Combined Maritime Forces based in Manama. In September 2025, three Indian naval ships visited Bahrain, which helped to reinforce bilateral friendship and the Indian Navy’s commitment to regional maritime security.
”We thank the leadership of the Kingdom of Bahrain for taking care of the welfare of the Indian community, and let me also add, Excellency, that at a regional level, we can see there is an unprecedented change, not just in the region, even globally,” he said.
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