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Diplomatic Push in the Gulf – President in Bahrain, Ministers in the UAE

Published January 26, 2026, 05:07
Diplomatic Push in the Gulf – President in Bahrain, Ministers in the UAE

Cyprus is launching a diplomatic campaign in the Gulf with President Christodoulides' visit to Bahrain and a multi-ministerial delegation to the United Arab Emirates. The aim is to strengthen bilateral relations and promote ties between the EU and Gulf countries, within the framework of the Cypriot Presidency. Bahrain is considered strategically important due to its position on the UN Security Council and the Gulf Cooperation Council. Relations with the United Arab Emirates are constantly being upgraded. President Christodoulides stressed the importance of cooperation with Gulf countries and Cyprus' desire to build a strategic partnership.