Egypt’s President El Sisi arrives in Bahrain following Oman state visit

Two-day visit to Oman and Bahrain comes after a series of meetings between Mr El Sisi and leaders in Bahrain, Jordan and Saudi Arabia

Bahrain's King Hamad and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi at the inauguration ceremony of the terminal, which is part of Bahrain's Vision 2030 economic programme. Reuters

King Hamad and Mr El Sisi tour Bahrain International Airport after inaugurating a new terminal. Reuters

King Hamad, Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad and Mr El Sisi at the airport in Muharraq. Reuters

King Hamad at the airport. The new terminal can handle up to 14 million passengers a year. AFP

King Hamad and Mr El Sisi in Manama during the Egyptian leader's visit. AFP

King Hamad with Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad, commander of Bahrain's Royal Guard and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, as he greets Mr El Sisi in Manama. AFP

King Hamad and Mr El Sisi in Manama. The Egyptian leader arrived after a trip to Oman. AFP

Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad holds talks with Mr El Sisi in Manama. AFP

King Hamad receives Mr El Sisi at Bahrain's Sakhir Air Base. Reuters

King Hamad and Mr El Sisi at the air base. Reuters

The two-day visit to Oman and Bahrain came after a series of meetings between Mr El Sisi and the leaders of Bahrain, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Reuters

King Hamad and Mr El Sisi discussed bilateral relations during the visit. AFP

King Hamad and Mr El Sisi in Manama. AFP

King Hamad receives Mr El Sisi in Bahrain as part of a two-day visit to the Gulf. AFP

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi arrived in Bahrain on Tuesday following a visit to Oman, where he was received by King Hamad to discuss bilateral relations.

Earlier, Mr El Sisi met Sultan Haitham and other officials in Oman before he was given an honour guard welcome.

The two-day visit to Oman and Bahrain comes after a series of meetings between Mr El Sisi and the leaders of Bahrain, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

The visit also comes before next month’s visit by US President Joe Biden to Saudi Arabia, where he will meet Arab leaders.

Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the meeting in Manama on Tuesday will open “broader prospects for strengthening bilateral political and economic cooperation and co-ordination”.

Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani affirmed Bahrain’s support for all legitimate measures taken by Egypt to protect its security and stability and to enhance its development process, a statement from the ministry said.

Earlier on Tuesday, the Bahraini-Egyptian Joint Military Co-operation Committee also met to discuss defence co-operation between the Bahrain Defence Force and the Egyptian Armed Forces.