23 May 2011
(MENAFN) Bahrain’s foreign minister, Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, said that due to a diplomatic dispute between Bahrain and Iran that resulted from Iran’s meddling in Bahrain’s internal affairs, Manama paused its plans to import Iranian gas, reported The National.
Al Khalifa added that his country halted the project by which Iranian fuel would be transferred to Bahrain through a proposed undersea pipeline, since Iran deliberately interfered in Bahrain’s affairs, adding that the frequent offensive remarks from the Iranian side would form an obstacle to any deals between the two countries.
He also said that Bahrain, which is a Sunni led country and its population are primarily Shia, took firm measures to put down the protests that Iran fueled in recent months.
It is worth noting that three years ago, Bahrain signed a preliminary agreement to import 1 billion cubic feet of gas per day from Iran and the two countries began negotiating the construction of a pipeline, nevertheless, the talks were postponed in 2009 after an Iranian official declared that his country had sovereignty over Bahrain, Tehran apologized and the talks on a proposed 25 year gas supply contract resumed.
17 Sep 2025
BBK and CrediMax launch exclusive offers for customers in collaboration with The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
31 Aug 2025
BBK announces an exceptional 6-month grace period financing campaign for Personal and Car Finance customers
13 Aug 2025
BBK’s BD 5,000,000 Al Hayrat scheme awards BD 680,000 to 390 Al Hayrat winners in August and September
04 Aug 2025
HM the King’s Support for Youth is an Inspirational Model for Their Empowerment Journey
28 Jul 2025
BBK discloses its financial results for the half year ended 30th June 2025
20 Jul 2025
CBB approves the transfer of the retail banking operations of HSBC Bank Middle East, Bahrain Branch to BBK
08 Jul 2025
BBK proudly launches the third edition of “Grow” and welcomes 20 Bahraini graduates
03 Jul 2025
BBK hosts executive leadership session on digital assets in collaboration with Rain
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience and by clicking “I Accept” below, you consent to the use of cookies. Learn more