Larnaca set for twinning agreement with Bahrain’s capital Manama
Bahrain’s cabinet has approved a proposal to twin Manama with Larnaca, Mayor Andreas Vyras announced.
Larnaca, Cyprus. Larnaca is set to be twinned with Bahrain’s capital, Manama, after the Bahraini cabinet approved the proposal, Mayor Andreas Vyras announced on Tuesday. The arrangement would make Larnaca the first Cypriot city to establish such a partnership with a Gulf city.
Municipal strategy
Announcing the decision on social media, Vyras described it as “another important step for our city” that creates new prospects for cooperation.
He said the initiative was part of Larnaca municipality’s strategy to strengthen the city’s international presence, establish new channels of cooperation and reinforce its position in the wider region.
Wider bilateral ties
The development comes as Cyprus and Bahrain expand bilateral ties in defence, shipping, investment, tourism and technology.
Cyprus’ ambassador to Bahrain, Andreas Eliades, said on Monday that closer cooperation was being pursued amid wider regional security developments.
He said maritime security and freedom of navigation were strategic priorities for both countries, while economic cooperation could focus on financial services, fintech, technology, logistics and tourism.
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