Bahraini Oil Minister Highlights Cooperation with UK

Oil and Environment Minister and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs Dr Mohammed Bin Daina met British Ambassador Alastair Long where he highlighted the longstanding ties between Bahrain and the UK, and how their co-operation continues to develop, especially in energy, sustainability, and environmental domains.

Also, the British Ambassador to Bahrain described the UK’s recent stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict as “extraordinary,” following the announcement by the British Foreign Secretary at the United Nations. The UK declared that it would officially recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September if no meaningful progress is made in addressing the ongoing Gaza crisis.

Ambassador Long, who has spent more than a decade working in the Middle East as a British diplomat, expressed his personal hope for peace in the region. “I have always wished to see the Middle East achieve a genuine and lasting peace,” he said. “We have all watched events in Gaza unfold with real horror, and I sincerely hope that yesterday’s announcement leads to immediate progress on the ground.”