Modi in Gulf: Prime Minister arrives at Manama, holds talks with Bahraini counterpart

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held talks with his Bahraini counterpart Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa and discussed issues of mutual interests.

Modi arrived in Bahrain earlier today on the third leg of this three-nation tour. This is the Prime Minister's maiden visit to the Gulf nation.

Infusing new energy on the foundation of close civilizational linkages.

PM @narendramodi arrives in #Manama, Bahrain. As a special gesture, received warmly by HH Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the PM of #Bahrain. This is the first ever visit by an Indian PM to Bahrain. pic.twitter.com/L5bsS0Wozi

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 24, 2019

Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Al Gudaibiya Palace in Manama.

"A 'pearl' in our extended neighbourhood. PM @narendramodi extended a ceremonial welcome at Al Gudaibiya Palace in #Manama in the presence of Prime Minister HH Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

A ‘pearl’ in our extended neighborhood

PM @narendramodi extended a ceremonial welcome at Al Gudaibiya Palace in #Manama in the presence of Prime Minister HH Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa. pic.twitter.com/5Nwp7RZbzu

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 24, 2019

At the meeting, both leaders expressed their commitment to giving a boost to the entire spectrum of bilateral relations.

Intensifying the vibrant bilateral relations

PM @narendramodi met with HH Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister of Bahrain. Both leaders expressed their commitment to give a boost to the entire spectrum of bilateral relations. pic.twitter.com/G7B6mr2Soe

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 24, 2019

They also defined new areas of cooperation with exchanges of MoUs in areas of culture, space, collaboration with ISA and Rupay Card.  

Later, the King of Bahrain, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, will be hosting a banquet dinner in honour of Modi.

The Prime Minister will address the Indian community and launch the renovation of Shreenathji (Shree Krishna) temple in Manama.