Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "As part of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Bahrain, I was pleased to hold a bilateral meeting with my colleague Dr. Abdullatif Al Zayani. 

We agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation, which has gained real momentum in recent years following the first Bahraini ministerial visit to Ukraine in 2023.  

Today, Ukraine announced its decision to open an embassy in Manama. We also signed the Memorandum of Undersranding on cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain. 

These are concrete steps toward a stronger and more structured partnership. 

Today, our talks focused on regional security. Ukraine stands in solidarity with Bahrain and other GCC countries in the face of Iran’s reckless destabilizing actions.  

The situation in the Strait of Hormuz requires particular attention, because the freedom of navigation must be guaranteed as a cornerstone of global energy security and stability of international markets.  

We agreed to strengthen coordination in international organizations and expand cooperation on food security and supply stability. 

Ukraine is ready to contribute practical solutions, including sharing its experience in countering security threats and strengthening resilience".