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Cyprus–Bahrain: Framework for cooperation with emphasis on defense, economy and education

Published January 25, 2026, 13:06
Cyprus–Bahrain: Framework for cooperation with emphasis on defense, economy and education

The President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, is paying an official visit to Bahrain, his first bilateral visit abroad since Cyprus assumed the Presidency of the Council of the EU. During meetings with the King of Bahrain, President Christodoulides emphasized the importance of Cyprus-Bahrain and EU-Gulf countries relations, as well as the progress of cooperation in the areas of defense, economy, culture and education. The possibility of opening a Cypriot Embassy in Bahrain and the organization of a business forum were discussed. The visit takes place at an important time, as Bahrain presides over the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.