البحرين : ميرنا خولي لـ"الوطن" : رئيس الوزراء نجيب ميقاتي على رأس وفد لبنان إلى القمة العربية

An important role for Bahrain to reach consensus on current issues and challenges
Bahrain is a model of coexistence, peace, love and respect for Arab identity
The Kingdom has a long history of supporting joint Arab action
3,500 Lebanese in Bahrain work in many important fields

Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Lebanese Republic to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Mirna Khouli, confirmed that Lebanon’s presence in the 33rd Arab Summit, which will begin in the Kingdom of Bahrain next Thursday, will be at the highest level, with a high-level delegation headed by Prime Minister Najib Mikati, which reflects the depth of the fraternal ties and relations that bring together the two countries. The two brothers.
She said in an interview with Al-Watan that the Kingdom of Bahrain’s hosting of the summit is an important historical event, noting that the Kingdom is distinguished by being a model of coexistence, peace, love, and respect for Arab values ​​and identity. It also has an important leadership role in supporting Arab cooperation and coordination, which enables it to play a positive role in creating… Common ground and reaching consensus on all current issues and challenges surrounding the Arab countries.
She noted that the Kingdom of Bahrain plays an important role in the Arab arena, and has a long history of supporting joint Arab action, under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa.
Al Khalifa is the country’s great king. The Kingdom of Bahrain is keen to promote dialogue and understanding between Arab countries. The Kingdom also steadfastly supports basic Arab issues, especially the Palestinian issue.
Regarding bilateral relations between the two countries, she said, “We are always working hard to develop bilateral relations and raise them to the highest levels,” noting that the number of members of the Lebanese community in the Kingdom of Bahrain is about 3,500 Lebanese, and they are present in many sectors, most notably education, contracting, banking, and advertising. And restaurants, and the medical sector, as well as in the industrial sector, in light of the great facilities provided by the Kingdom of Bahrain to attract investors, noting that one of the most important factors attracting the Lebanese community is that Bahrain provides psychological comfort, stability and safety, and the people of Bahrain are distinguished by being a hospitable and loving people, and the Lebanese When he comes to the Kingdom of Bahrain, he feels like he is residing in his country. Below is the text of the dialogue:

How important is it for the Kingdom of Bahrain to host the 33rd Arab Summit in light of the current circumstances in the region?
The Kingdom of Bahrain’s hosting of the 33rd Arab Summit is an important historical event. The Kingdom of Bahrain is distinguished as a model of coexistence, peace, love, and respect for Arab values ​​and identity. The Kingdom of Bahrain also has an important leadership role in supporting Arab cooperation and coordination, promoting dialogue and understanding between Arab countries, and participating in joint Arab action, which is what It enables it to play a positive role under the current circumstances.
There is no doubt that the Kingdom of Bahrain’s distinguished relations with the member states of the League of Arab States and other Eastern and Western countries, and its openness to dialogue and acceptance of others, is an important key to making efforts to overcome obstacles and find common ground and consensus on all issues and challenges surrounding the Arab countries.
What about Lebanon’s presence and representation in the Arab Summit?
Lebanon’s presence in the thirty-third Arab Summit in the Kingdom of Bahrain will be at the highest level, with a high-level delegation headed by Prime Minister Najib Mikati. The delegation will also include Foreign Minister Abdullah Bu Habib, who is participating in the preparatory meetings of Arab foreign ministers. In general, the Lebanese delegation will be a large delegation to participate in the Arab Summit. In the Kingdom of Bahrain, this large attendance reflects the depth of fraternal ties and relations between the two brotherly countries.
What are Lebanon’s aspirations from the summit?
– The Arab brothers have always supported Lebanon, and Arab summits always issue Arab positions supportive of Lebanon, and this has always been our pledge from our Arab brothers, and this matter is not new or surprising, as supporting Lebanon is a permanent item on the agenda of Arab summit meetings.
What about Lebanon’s efforts and positions to support joint Arab action?
Lebanon is an Arab country that is always committed to supporting joint Arab action, out of its belief that this joint action serves the general interest of the Arab countries. Coordination between Lebanon and the Arab countries in general and between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Lebanese Republic in particular in international forums stems from the distinguished relationship between the two countries within the framework of supporting Arab coordination. Common, and there is always coordination between Arab countries on all topics and issues in a way that serves Arab interests.
How do you evaluate the positions of the Kingdom of Bahrain in terms of promoting Arab action?
The Kingdom of Bahrain plays a notable and important role on the Arab arena, and has a long history of supporting joint Arab action, under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the country. The Kingdom of Bahrain is keen to enhance dialogue and understanding between Arab countries, and also supports… The Kingdom is firmly concerned with basic Arab issues, especially the Palestinian issue.
How do you see the importance of the upcoming Arab summit in formulating a unified Arab position to immediately stop Israel’s war on Gaza?
– Israel’s war on Gaza and its consequences from all aspects, especially the humanitarian aspect, have imposed themselves and become one of the priority topics in the upcoming Arab summit, which makes it at the forefront of the summit topics that we rely on in terms of formulating important outcomes to address Arab issues, especially the necessity of formulating a unified Arab position on the endowment. Immediate shooting, rejection of forced displacement, and the necessity of resolving the Palestinian issue once and for all.
In your opinion, how important is the recent visit made by Foreign Minister Dr. Abdul Latif Al-Zayani to the Republic of Lebanon?
– The recent visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr. Abdul Latif Al-Zayani, to Lebanon came within the framework of joint coordination between the two countries on the occasion of the 33rd Arab Summit in the Kingdom of Bahrain on May 16, and this coordination comes within the framework of joint Arab action and coordination of Arab positions, as was discussed during The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries at all levels.
Regarding the fraternal relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Lebanon, what are the most prominent areas of cooperation between the two brotherly countries?
Lebanon and Bahrain have distinguished historical relations, as they are united by several factors, the most important of which is the culture of openness and diversity. The two countries are united by cooperation agreements in several fields. Relations go back to the 1940s, when the Kingdom of Bahrain attracted Lebanese to work and Lebanon attracted Bahrainis seeking education. These relations have developed over the years and increased. The number of Lebanese in the Kingdom of Bahrain and they work in several fields, and Lebanon continues to attract Bahraini tourists despite all the circumstances that Lebanon is going through.
The human element has a major role in developing relations between the two countries. As it is known, the Lebanese are among the first to go to Western and Eastern capitals to gain knowledge and exploration, which enabled him to develop advanced expertise in several sectors in which he excelled and mastered. The Lebanese, by nature, adapt to all circumstances, and expertise can Lebanese women work in the Kingdom of Bahrain in various fields. The Kingdom of Bahrain also attracts businessmen to invest and establish companies, especially in the industrial sector, due to the facilities provided by the Kingdom. We always work hard to develop bilateral relations and raise them to the highest levels.
How large is the Lebanese community in Bahrain and their fields of work?
The number of members of the Lebanese community in the Kingdom of Bahrain is about 3,500 Lebanese, and the Lebanese community has been present in many sectors, most notably the education sector, for a long time, as well as in the contracting, banking, advertising sectors, and in the field of restaurants, and in recent years the Lebanese presence has increased in the medical sector, there Doctors present in the Kingdom, in addition to the arrival of visiting doctors, as well as in the industrial sector, the presence in this sector began to increase with the large facilities provided by the Kingdom of Bahrain to attract investors.
What are the factors that attract the Lebanese community to work or invest in Bahrain?
Bahrain provides all its residents with psychological comfort, work, stability, and safety. The main factor is the hospitable people of Bahrain, who are distinguished by their hospitality to people, their love for others, and their kind treatment of everyone. When a Lebanese person comes to Bahrain, he feels like he is residing in his country.

How important is it for the Kingdom of Bahrain to host the 33rd Arab Summit in light of the current circumstances in the region?
The Kingdom of Bahrain’s hosting of the 33rd Arab Summit is an important historical event. The Kingdom of Bahrain is distinguished as a model of coexistence, peace, love, and respect for Arab values ​​and identity. The Kingdom of Bahrain also has an important leadership role in supporting Arab cooperation and coordination, promoting dialogue and understanding between Arab countries, and participating in joint Arab action, which is what It enables it to play a positive role under the current circumstances.
There is no doubt that the Kingdom of Bahrain’s distinguished relations with the member states of the League of Arab States and other Eastern and Western countries, and its openness to dialogue and acceptance of others, is an important key to making efforts to overcome obstacles and find common ground and consensus on all issues and challenges surrounding the Arab countries.
What about Lebanon’s presence and representation in the Arab Summit?
Lebanon’s presence in the thirty-third Arab Summit in the Kingdom of Bahrain will be at the highest level, with a high-level delegation headed by Prime Minister Najib Mikati. The delegation will also include Foreign Minister Abdullah Bu Habib, who is participating in the preparatory meetings of Arab foreign ministers. In general, the Lebanese delegation will be a large delegation to participate in the Arab Summit. In the Kingdom of Bahrain, this large attendance reflects the depth of fraternal ties and relations between the two brotherly countries.
What are Lebanon’s aspirations from the summit?
– The Arab brothers have always supported Lebanon, and Arab summits always issue Arab positions supportive of Lebanon, and this has always been our pledge from our Arab brothers, and this matter is not new or surprising, as supporting Lebanon is a permanent item on the agenda of Arab summit meetings.
What about Lebanon’s efforts and positions to support joint Arab action?
Lebanon is an Arab country that is always committed to supporting joint Arab action, out of its belief that this joint action serves the general interest of the Arab countries. Coordination between Lebanon and the Arab countries in general and between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Lebanese Republic in particular in international forums stems from the distinguished relationship between the two countries within the framework of supporting Arab coordination. Common, and there is always coordination between Arab countries on all topics and issues in a way that serves Arab interests.
How do you evaluate the positions of the Kingdom of Bahrain in terms of promoting Arab action?
The Kingdom of Bahrain plays a notable and important role on the Arab arena, and has a long history of supporting joint Arab action, under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the country. The Kingdom of Bahrain is keen to enhance dialogue and understanding between Arab countries, and also supports… The Kingdom is firmly concerned with basic Arab issues, especially the Palestinian issue.
How do you see the importance of the upcoming Arab summit in formulating a unified Arab position to immediately stop Israel’s war on Gaza?
– Israel’s war on Gaza and its consequences from all aspects, especially the humanitarian aspect, have imposed themselves and become one of the priority topics in the upcoming Arab summit, which makes it at the forefront of the summit topics that we rely on in terms of formulating important outcomes to address Arab issues, especially the necessity of formulating a unified Arab position on the endowment. Immediate shooting, rejection of forced displacement, and the necessity of resolving the Palestinian issue once and for all.
In your opinion, how important is the recent visit made by Foreign Minister Dr. Abdul Latif Al-Zayani to the Republic of Lebanon?
– The recent visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr. Abdul Latif Al-Zayani, to Lebanon came within the framework of joint coordination between the two countries on the occasion of the 33rd Arab Summit in the Kingdom of Bahrain on May 16, and this coordination comes within the framework of joint Arab action and coordination of Arab positions, as was discussed during The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries at all levels.
Regarding the fraternal relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Lebanon, what are the most prominent areas of cooperation between the two brotherly countries?
Lebanon and Bahrain have distinguished historical relations, as they are united by several factors, the most important of which is the culture of openness and diversity. The two countries are united by cooperation agreements in several fields. Relations go back to the 1940s, when the Kingdom of Bahrain attracted Lebanese to work and Lebanon attracted Bahrainis seeking education. These relations have developed over the years and increased. The number of Lebanese in the Kingdom of Bahrain and they work in several fields, and Lebanon continues to attract Bahraini tourists despite all the circumstances that Lebanon is going through.
The human element has a major role in developing relations between the two countries. As it is known, the Lebanese are among the first to go to Western and Eastern capitals to gain knowledge and exploration, which enabled him to develop advanced expertise in several sectors in which he excelled and mastered. The Lebanese, by nature, adapt to all circumstances, and expertise can Lebanese women work in the Kingdom of Bahrain in various fields. The Kingdom of Bahrain also attracts businessmen to invest and establish companies, especially in the industrial sector, due to the facilities provided by the Kingdom. We always work hard to develop bilateral relations and raise them to the highest levels.
How large is the Lebanese community in Bahrain and their fields of work?
The number of members of the Lebanese community in the Kingdom of Bahrain is about 3,500 Lebanese, and the Lebanese community has been present in many sectors, most notably the education sector, for a long time, as well as in the contracting and banking sectors, advertising, and in the field of restaurants, and in recent years the Lebanese presence has increased in the medical sector, there Doctors present in the Kingdom, in addition to the arrival of visiting doctors, as well as in the industrial sector, the presence in this sector began to increase with the large facilities provided by the Kingdom of Bahrain to attract investors.
What are the factors that attract the Lebanese community to work or invest in Bahrain?
Bahrain provides all its residents with psychological comfort, work, stability, and safety. The main factor is the hospitable people of Bahrain, who are distinguished by their hospitality to people, their love for others, and their kind treatment of everyone. When a Lebanese person comes to Bahrain, he feels like he is residing in his country.