About MOFA

The diplomatic corps plays an important role in implementing the foreign policy of the Kingdom of Bahrain. It defends the country’s sovereignty and independence, strengthens its regional and international standing, pursues its interests, and protects its citizens abroad.

1971

Year of Establishment

The 50th anniversary of raising the flag of the Kingdom of Bahrain at the United Nations Headquarters

This is carried out in accordance with the royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the government’s guidance led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, and Prime Minister.

In today’s world, with its complex global interests, expanding international, and the growing importance of development , economic and social progress, and diverse international issues, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic missions abroad engage in intensive, continuous, and effective diplomatic work.

Since the establishment of the Department of Foreign Affairs in 1969 and subsequently the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1971, Bahraini diplomacy has played a prominent and active role at the regional and international level. It safeguards the interests of the Kingdom, asserts its sovereignty and independence, strengthens its relations with other countries, and showcases its developmental achievements, historical civilization, and cultural heritage to the world.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs diligently looks after Bahrain’s national interests, monitors the latest regional and international events and affairs, highlights Bahrain’s accomplishments in various political, economic, cultural, and human rights fields, and attends to the affairs of its citizens abroad. This is done in accordance with the royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the government’s guidance led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister as well as the Kingdom’s constitution and the existing laws and regulations that shape its foreign policy.

The embassies, missions and consulates of the Kingdom of Bahrain abroad serve as an essential element in implementing the Kingdom's foreign policy. They reflect the Kingdom, introduce it to the world, safeguard its interests and express its positions on various issues. They also play a crucial role in fostering economic ties, expanding foreign trade, strengthening strategic relations and partnerships with countries and global economic blocs, attract foreign investments, and introduce Bahraini businesses, activities, and events internationally.

The pillars of our foreign policy

Peace

Supporting the achievement of world peace, promoting its values, and spreading its culture.

Human Rights

Consolidating the principles of human rights and highlighting the Kingdom’s achievements in this field.

Sustainable Development

Enhancing the government’s efforts to achieve sustainable and comprehensive development in line with the Economic Vision 2030.

Our Foreign Policy Values

Maintain the sovereignty and independence of the Kingdom and preserving its territory and national unity by all legitimate means in accordance with international conventions.
Enhance efforts to develop the national economy, achieve the Economic Vision 2030, and achieve economic unity with GCC countries.
Uphold to the principles of joint Gulf action and strengthen historical ties and connections and common interests with GCC countries.
Strong belief in joint Arab and Islamic solidarity and action as a fundamental pillar of the Kingdom’s policy and considering the Arab and Islamic worlds as a strategic depth for the Arab Gulf region.
Adhere to the principles of good neighborliness and non-interference in the internal affairs of states as well as not allowing any state to interfere in the internal affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the keenness to resolve disputes by peaceful means.
Work to provide a regional and international environment in which peace, security, stability, sustainable development, solidarity and cooperation, and join the international community in its efforts to combat terrorism and prevent its financing.
Strive to strengthen friendly relations and constructive cooperation with all countries on the basis of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and common interest.
Believe in the constructive role of the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the League of Arab States, the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, the Non-Aligned Movement, and other international and regional organizations, and abide by their charters, laws, and decisions.
Support just causes in the world, spread the values of fraternity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence among nations, religions and sects, and combat extremist thought, fanaticism, and extremism.

Vision

Pioneering political and economic diplomacy with a distinctive Bahraini perspective.

Mission

Building relationships and frameworks that protect the rights and interests of the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people in the international arena.

Striving to consolidate peace, security, stability, justice, and development and to enhance bilateral and multilateral relations, based on the principle of good neighbourliness, and on international agreements and conventions, in order to implement the Kingdom’s strategy in consolidating relations with brotherly and friendly countries.