Idibek Qalandar, deputy minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, participated in the 22nd IISS Manama Dialogue, a security summit held in Manama, Bahrain, under the theme “Middle East Security: Interests, Integration and Coordination.”

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, discussions at the summit focused on political and military developments in the Gulf region and the Middle East, possible solutions to crises in various countries, and efforts to promote security and stability at the regional and international levels.

On the sidelines of the summit, Qalandar met with Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, deputy foreign minister of Bahrain.

The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Bahrain, as well as their partnership within international and regional organizations. They also exchanged views on pressing regional and international issues, including developments in the Middle East.