The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged all Bahraini citizens to totally refrain, under any circumstances, from travelling to Iran, due to the widespread unrest, unstable security conditions and severe violence in the cities there.

Bahrain’s Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa issued Edict 36/2017 appointing four directors in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa issued Edict 35/2017, appointing directors at the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain said that it had hired a law firm to follow up on the case of 16 Bahraini fishing vessels and 19 fishermen that were seized by the authorities in Qatar, asserting that it will take all necessary legal measures to protect the detained fishermen and preserve their rights, especially after Qatar’s repetition of such practices.

Bahrain Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the terrorist bombings that targeted several areas of the Republic of Iraq, resulting in the death and injury of scores of people. The Ministry affirmed the solidarity of Bahrain with Iraq in its fight against terrorism and its efforts to combat and eradicate all terrorist organizations.

Bahrain strongly condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted the Iraqi embassy in Afghanistan. Bahrain condemned this sinful act and affirmed the support of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Republic of Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in their fight against terrorism and their efforts to confront various terrorist organizations that threaten peace and security.

Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Khalifa met his Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Shoukry, on the sidelines of the Ministerial-level meeting of the Arab League Council. The two ministers reviewed the meeting to be hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain next Sunday for the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt to discuss the developments of crisis with Qatar.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the governments of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Turkish Republic on mutual exemption from visa fees for holders of ordinary passports, which was signed on February 12, will go into effect on June 24.

In a statement to the Saudi “Al-Hayat” newspaper in its today’s issue (Sunday, June 4, 2017), the Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Kahlid Al Khalifa denied knowing anything about diplomatic efforts to resolve the Qatari crisis. Yet, he stressed keenness on the unity of the Cooperation council, highlighting that he knows nothing about any Kuwaiti mediation.

Bahrain condemned the terrorist bombings that took place in Baghdad and Kabul that left scores of dead and injured people.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa received Ronald Neumann, President of the American Academy of Diplomacy, board member of the Middle East Policy Council and former US ambassador to Bahrain.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned the statements made by the Ambassador of Syria to the Republic of Lebanon, which constitute an unacceptable interference in the internal affairs of Bahrain. The ministry considered that “these statements reflect a clear contradiction to the realities in the Kingdom which supports and guarantees all freedoms and rights and is a model of coexistence and tolerance among all”.

Summary: Fawzi Al-Jowder said that the commission will not accept the equivalences of students' qualifications who studied abroad through foreign embassies’ scholarships, in case these scholarships were not received through the ministry of Foreign Affairs and approval of Ministry of Education, according to the circular recently issued by the Prime Minister.

Secretary General of the Higher Education Council Abdulghani Al-Shuwaikh stressed on banning the universities and private colleges under his supervision from dispatching any of their students in scholarships, without the approval of the higher education council, given that the scholarship should be sent from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Bahraini Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmad Al Khalifa confirmed the continuation of dialogue between Gulf States and Iran, expressing his appreciation to Bahrain’s efforts and endeavours made by Emir of Kuwait Sabah Al-Ahmad Al Sabah.

Emir of Kuwait Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah met Sunday (April 16, 2017) Bahraini Foreign Minister Khaled bin Ahmad Al-Khalifa in the presence of Crown Prince Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain strongly denounced throwing rotten eggs at a Saudi military official, describing what happened as “the barbaric assault” and considering the protestors “a group of terrorists”.

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree 20/2017 appointing three ambassadors in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Al-Ayam newspaper, owned by the King's Media Advisor Nabil Al-Hamr, said that one of the current governors will be appointed as an ambassador to a western country.

Bahrain has welcomed the decision by the United States Department of State to designate individuals affiliated with “Al-Ashtar Brigades” as Specially Designated Global Terrorists.