Foreign Minister: Bahrain’s membership in UNSC (2026 – 2027) affirms its diplomatic leadership and global role in promoting peace and sustainable development
Foreign Minister: Bahrain’s membership in UNSC (2026 – 2027) affirms its diplomatic leadership and global role in promoting peace and sustainable development
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Bahrain’s Foreign Minister announces that the Kingdom’s election to the UN Security Council for 2026–2027 marks a milestone in its diplomatic rise and global leadership. Key points:
- Bahrain emphasizes a principled, multilateral foreign policy grounded in the UN Charter, international law, sovereignty, dialogue, and collective security.
- The 2026–2027 UNSC seat reflects five decades of sustained diplomacy, supported by royal leadership and a modern, professional diplomatic
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