Bahrain, Austria FMs discuss regional situation

Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani and his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger discussed on Wednesday the ongoing regional developments and the impacts of heinous Iranian aggressions on Bahrain and Gulf and regional countries. The discussion came during a phone call between both ministers, which highlighted the current regional happenings and the reflections of Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz on global economy and trade, said the Bahraini Foreign Ministry in a press release. Impacts on food supply chains and food, along with ongoing efforts aiming at de-escalating tensions and maintaining regional security and stability were also addressed, it added. They, further, exchanged views on vistas of Bahraini-Austrian cooperation and consultation during Bahrain's non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for 2026-2027 regarding regional and regional issues put on the UNSC's agenda.