Malaysia reiterates its commitment to strengthening ties with Bahrain through cooperation in the political, economic, cultural and people-to-people fields.
The Malaysian Embassy in Manama announced that bilateral relations are growing stronger through high-level engagements and the development of economic partnerships.
In 2024, bilateral trade is expected to reach $260 million (RM1.06 billion), with Malaysian exports of $54.8 million (RM229 million) and imports from Bahrain worth $205.6 million (RM864 million), indicating continued growth in cooperation.
This growth reflects strong, mutually beneficial economic cooperation that is being strengthened by both countries.
The Malaysian Embassy in Manama remains committed to preserving and strengthening Malaysia-Bahrain relations.
Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, Salman Hamad Al Khalifa also paid an official visit to Malaysia in May in conjunction with the ASEAN-GCC Summit and the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit.
During the visit, several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements were signed to strengthen cooperation in the fields of politics, human resource management, trade, academia, technology and industrial development.
The statement was made in conjunction with the Malaysian National Day Reception in Bahrain.
The ceremony was also attended by Bahrain's Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, Dr Shaikh Abdullah Ahmed Al Khalifa, Second Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Abdulwaheb Qarata and Undersecretary for Political Affairs of the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Khaled Yousef Al-Jalahma.
