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Upgraded Cyprus-Bahrain Relations

Published January 25, 2026, 19:16

Cyprus and Bahrain have upgraded their bilateral relations, marking an important day for Cypriot diplomacy. This upgrade reflects Bahrain's interest in further cooperation with Cyprus in various fields, such as the economy, trade, defense, security, culture, education, shipping and tourism. King Hamad Al Khalifa expressed his commitment to developing the relationship with Cyprus. President Christodoulides, for his part, emphasized the steady expansion of bilateral cooperation in recent years and the desire for further strengthening of relations. The President Christodoulides' visit to Bahrain began with an official welcome by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Commerce of Bahrain. During the visit, important agreements were signed, such as an agreement for the mutual recognition of higher education qualifications, as well as memoranda of understanding in the areas of military cooperation, diplomacy, education, research and rescue, culture and tourism. An agreement for cooperation between the KEVE and the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce was also signed. At the same time, a successful visit by four Cypriot Ministers to the United Arab Emirates was completed, within the framework of the implementation of the Joint Action Plan between the two countries. In both cases, the will for further upgrading of relations was observed.