Bahrain and UK Seal $2.7 Billion Investment and Military Agreements
Bahrain and the United Kingdom signed two major agreements on Thursday during Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa’s official visit to London, aimed at boosting economic cooperation and strengthening defense ties.
A separate Defense Cooperation Accord was signed by Bahrain’s Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Abdullah Al-Nuaimi and UK Defense Secretary John Healey. The agreement focuses on expanding joint training and operational coordination between the two countries’ armed forces, building on existing naval cooperation.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Crown Prince Salman praised the deepening relationship between the two nations, describing it as a continuation of historic ties nurtured by King Hamad and King Charles.
The two leaders also reviewed progress on a potential UK-Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement and welcomed the UK’s full participation in the Comprehensive Security, Integration, and Prosperity Agreement.
In regional discussions, they expressed concern over the rising tension between Israel and Iran and called for immediate de-escalation, renewed diplomacy, and a ceasefire in Gaza. Starmer congratulated Bahrain on securing a seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2026–2027 term.