Japan-Bahrain Relations

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

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