September 08, 2008

Iran and Bahrain to develop gas project together

Mr Manouchehr Mottaki Iranian foreign minister said that President Mr Ahmadinejad's visit to Bahrain has opened a new chapter in two countries' relations. In a meeting with Bahraini Prime Minister Mr Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, he said that Iran seeks to promote relations with the Persian Gulf state.

Mr Mottaki said that establishing a high joint cooperation commission will pave the road for Tehran and Manama to cooperate in the political and economic fields.

Mr Al Khalifa, for his part, confirmed Bahrain's enthusiasm over the recent visit by the Iranian president to Bahrain. He added that close cooperation between Iran and Bahrain will boost regional security as well.

In a separate meeting, Mr Manouchehr Mottaki met and conferred with Bahrain's Crown Prince Mr Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa on Iran's readiness to cooperate with Manama in joint gas projects.