Japan-Bahrain Relations
Japan-Bahrain Foreign Ministers’ Conversation
September 1, 2025
On September 1, commencing at 2:45 p.m. local time (8:45 p.m. JST), Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, who was visiting the State of Kuwait to attend the Japan-GCC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held a brief conversation with H.E. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The overview of the conversation is as follows:
- At the outset, Minister Al Zayani expressed his appreciation for Minister IWAYA’s participation in the Japan-GCC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. In response, Minister IWAYA stated that he was pleased to see the relationship between Japan and Bahrain expanding across various fields.
- The two Ministers confirmed to continue close communication in order to further strengthen bilateral relations through high-level visits on the occasion of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai and dialogue at various levels, and to deepen cooperation in the international arena.