RIYADH, 04 February 2022, (TON): Bahrain’s king received Israel’s defense minister at the Al-Sakhir Palace during the official’s visit to the Gulf country.

Bahrain News Agency reported “King Hamad and Benny Gantz reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance joint cooperation across various fields within the framework of the Abraham Accords.”

The king expressed hope that the Israeli minister’s visit to Bahrain would contribute to broadening the scope of cooperation and joint action between the two countries to serve their common interests.

The King stressed the importance of building on the Declaration Supporting Peace signed between the two countries in 2020 to support efforts to reach peace and achieve stability, security, and prosperity in the Middle East.

He also praised cooperation agreements signed between the two countries on the sidelines of Gantz’s visit.

A memorandum of understanding was signed between Bahrain Defense Force and Israel’s Ministry of Defense in the field of military cooperation morning.

BNA reported “the MoU contributes to supporting and strengthening the joint bilateral military relations between the two countries.”