Israeli PM Naftali Bennett to make first visit to Bahrain

JERUSALEM, 15 February 2022, (TON): Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will travel to Bahrain on Monday in the highest-level visit since the countries established relations under a 2020 US-sponsored deal.

His office said “bennett will meet with Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa.”

It said in a statement “the leaders will discuss additional ways to strengthen bilateral ties…especially the advancement of diplomatic and economic issues, with an emphasis on technology and innovation.”

His office said “bennett was also scheduled to meet representatives of Bahrain’s Jewish community.”

The trip follows a visit to Manama by Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz earlier this month that saw the two countries sign a defense agreement.

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