Peace, Prosperity, and Progress
2020 - Present
Peace, prosperity, and progress have defined Bahraini diplomacy. The Kingdom of Bahrain’s foreign policy plays a vital role on both regional and international stages. Guided by a commitment to peace, human rights, and sustainable development, the Kingdom of Bahrain has effectively engaged globally, showcasing its leadership in promoting regional stability and fostering international cooperation.
2020
11 February 2020
HE Dr. Abdulatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani is appointed as the third Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
15 September 2020
The signing of the ‘Abraham Accords Deceleration’ in Washington D.C., United States of America.
17 November 2021
The Kingdom of Bahrain assumes the presidency of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue for 2021-2022 under the theme of “Post-Pandemic Green Recovery in the Health Field.”
2 March 2022
The Kingdom of Bahrain joins the ‘Artemis Accords’ for international space collaboration.
3-6 November 2022
His Holiness Pope Francis, Pope of the Catholic Church makes a historic visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain at the invitation of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
3-4 November 2022
The Kingdom hosts the Bahrain Forum “East-West Dialogue for Human Coexistence", under the patronage of His Majesty the King, and with the participation of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al Tayyib, Al Azhar Grand Imam, Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, and His High Holiness Pope Francis, Pope of the Catholic Church, and key global intellectual and religious leaders.
21 November 2022
The Ministry of Sustainable Development is established, and HE Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif is appointed as the Kingdom’s first Minister of Sustainable Development.
15 January 2023
Graduation of the First Cohort of diplomats from the Mohamed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies.
26 January 2023
The ‘Bahrain Declaration for Peaceful Coexistence’ is inaugurated.
11-15 March 2023
The Kingdom of Bahrain hosts the meetings of the 146th General Assembly of the International Parliamentary Union (IPU), with the participation of approximately 2,000 international parliamentarians and observers.
3 April 2023
The ‘National Human Rights Plan (2022-2026)’ is adopted by the Cabinet. The Plan consists of 17 goals and 102 projects focusing on civil, political, economic, and social rights.
14 May 2024
The preparatory meeting for the 33rd session of the regular summit of the League of Arab States was held at the level of Foreign Ministers in the Kingdom of Bahrain, chaired by HE Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
16 May 2024
HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa chairs the meeting of the Council of the League of Arab States at the summit level in its 33rd session, which was hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain in Sakhir Palace, and which adopted the ‘Bahrain Declaration.’
23 May 2024
HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa makes an official visit to Moscow and meets with HE Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation.
31 May 2024
HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa makes an official visit to Beijing and meets with H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China.
15 August 2024
The ‘King Hamad Peaceful Coexistence Award’ is established.
27 August 2024
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister makes an official visit to London and meets with The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
25 September 2024
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, delivers a speech during the general debate of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
16 October 2024
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, delivers an address at the first EU-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Brussels, the Kingdom of Belgium.
7 December 2024
The Protocol of Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Agreement on Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) is signed.
15 January 2025
HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa makes a state visit to Muscat and holds official talks with HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman.
19 January 2025
Graduation Ceremony of the Second Cohort of diplomats from the Mohamed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies.
27 January 2025
HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received H.E. Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, on the occasion of her visit to the Kingdom.
8 February 2025
UNDP Executive Board endorses the Kingdom of Bahrain’s new country programme for 2025 - 2029.
20 February 2025
HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa receives H.E. Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia.
12 March 2025
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met with H.E. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
3 June 2025
Bahrain wins a non-permanent membership in the UNSC for the period (2026-2027).
15 July 2025
HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with H.E. Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of Italy.
16 July 2025
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Donald J. Trump, the President of the United States.
16 July 2025
A trilateral agreement was signed for the United Kingdom to join the Comprehensive Security and Integrated Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), at the invitation of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America.
16 July 2025
The Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America signed a cooperation agreement in the field of peaceful nuclear energy.
19 September 2025
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met with H.E. Shigeru Ishiba, the Prime Minister of Japan, as part of HRH’ official visit to Japan.
27 September 2025
H.E. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Foreign Minister, delivers Kingdom of Bahrain’s statement in the 80th Session of the United Nation’s General Assembly.
13 November 2025
H.E. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Foreign Minister and H.E. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, GCC Secretary General opened the GCC pavilion at the Bahrain National Museum.
5 November 2025
HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with HM King Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar of Malaysia.
30 November 2025
H.E. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Foreign Minister, chaired the 166th preparatory meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council ahead of the 46th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit.
3 December 2025
HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa chaired the opening session of the 46th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Supreme Council, held at Sakhir Palace.
14 January 2026
HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received H.E. Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
25 January 2026
HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received H.E. Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus.
6 February 2026
The Kingdom of Bahrain and the French Republic signed a bilateral deal in the defense field.
3 February 2026
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa Crown Prince met with H.E. Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait.
10 February 2026
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa Crown Prince and Prime Minister met with HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
12 February 2026
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa Crown Prince and Prime Minister met with H.E. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.
