Editing Foreign relations of Bahrain (section)

== Bilateral relations ==
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|{{flag|Armenia}}||<!--Date started-->||
* Armenia is accredited to Bahrain from its embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
* Bahrain is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. 
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|{{flag|France}}||<!--Date started-->||

* Bahrain has an embassy in [[Paris]].
* France has an embassy in Manama. 
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|{{flag|Germany}}||<!--Date started-->||

* Bahrain has an embassy in [[Berlin]].
* Germany has an embassy in Manama.
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|{{flag|India}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Bahrain–India relations]]

India is a close ally of Bahrain, the Kingdom along with its GCC partners are (according to Indian officials) among the most prominent backers of India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council,<ref>'India against Security Council membership without veto', Web India, 29 December 2004</ref> and Bahraini officials have urged India to play a greater role in international affairs. For instance, over concerns about Iran's nuclear programme Bahrain's Crown Prince appealed to India to play an active role in resolving the crisis<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article2789056.ece|title=Login|access-date=21 February 2015}}{{dead link|date=September 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

Ties between India and Bahrain go back generations, with many of Bahrain's most prominent figures having close connections: poet and constitutionalist [[Ebrahim Al-Arrayedh]] grew up in Mumbai, while 17th century Bahraini theologians Sheikh [[Salih Al-Karzakani]] and Sheikh Ja`far bin Kamal al-Din were influential figures in the Kingdom of [[Golkonda]]<ref>Juan Cole, Sacred Space and Holy War, IB Tauris, 2007 p. 45</ref> and the development of Shia thought in the sub-continent.

Bahraini politicians have sought to enhance these long standing ties, with Parliamentary Speaker [[Khalifa Al Dhahrani]] in 2007 leading a delegation of parliamentarians and business leaders to meet Indian President [[Pratibha Patil]], opposition leader [[L K Advani]], and take part in training and media interviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=201397&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30254|title=Gulf Daily News » Local News » MPs on goodwill visit to India...|access-date=21 February 2015|archive-date=1 January 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080101091315/http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/story.asp?Article=201397&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30254|url-status=dead}}</ref> Politically, it is easier for Bahrain's politicians to seek training and advice from India than it is from the United States or other western alternative.

In December 2007, the Bahrain India Society was launched in Manama to promote ties between the two countries. Headed by the former Minister of Labour Abdulnabi Al Shoala, the Society seeks to take advantage of the development in civil society to actively work to strengthen ties between the two countries, not only business links, but according to the body's opening statement in politics, social affairs, science and culture. India's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs E Ahmed and his Bahraini counterpart Dr [[Nazar Al Baharna]] attended the launch.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=202737&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30268|title=Gulf Daily News » Local News » New society vows to boost India ties|access-date=21 February 2015|archive-date=14 October 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081014141135/http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=202737&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30268|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Bahrain's ruler [[Sheikh Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa]] went on a state visit to India in February 2014 and has secured $450 million of bilateral trade and investment between the two nations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=371093|title=Gulf Daily News » Local News » $450 MILLION DEALS SIGNED|access-date=21 February 2015|archive-date=21 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221171707/http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=371093|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Iran}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Bahrain–Iran relations]]

On 12 August 2012, Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid al-Khalifa announced<ref>{{cite web|last=Al Kalifa|first=Khaled|title=Tweet|url=https://twitter.com/khalidalkhalifa/status/234353936021217280|publisher=Twitter|access-date=14 August 2012}}</ref> that Bahrain has reinstated its Ambassador to Iran.<ref>{{cite news|last=El Gamal|first=Rania|title=Bahrain returns its ambassador to Iran|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48638979|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130104063526/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48638979|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 January 2013|access-date=14 August 2012|newspaper=Reuters|date=12 August 2012}}</ref>

On 19 July 2015, after Supreme Leader [[Ali Khamenei]] voiced support for the oppressed people across the [[Middle East]] including Bahrain, the Iranian acting chargé d'affaires Morteza Sanubari was summoned by the Bahraini Foreign Ministry over "flagrant interference". The foreign ministry handed "an official protest memorandum" to the diplomat over "statements made by [[Ali Khamenei]] against the [[kingdom of Bahrain]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/bahrain-summons-iran-diplomat-over-flagrant-interference-181650072.html|title=Bahrain summons Iran diplomat over 'flagrant interference'|website=news.yahoo.com|access-date=29 December 2018}}</ref>

On 1 October 2015 (a week after the [[2015 Mina stampede]]), the Bahraini government recalled its ambassador from [[Tehran]] and ordered the Iranian acting chargé d'affaires to leave the country within 3 days in response to "continuing interference by [[Iran]] in the affairs of the kingdom". This comes when Bahraini authorities in [[Nuwaidrat]] (30 September) discovered a large bomb-making factory and seized a large stash of weapons and arrested a number of people suspected of having links with [[Iran's Revolutionary Guards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/10/bahrain-recalls-ambassador-iran-meddling-151002032510372.html|title=Bahrain recalls ambassador from Iran over 'meddling' - Bahrain News - Al Jazeera|website=www.aljazeera.com|access-date=29 December 2018}}</ref> Bahrain's decision to recall its ambassador comes "in light of continued Iranian meddling in the affairs of the kingdom of Bahrain ... in order to create sectarian strife and to impose hegemony and control.<ref>[https://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2015/Oct-02/317348-bahrain-withdraws-ambassador-from-iran.ashx Bahrain withdraws ambassador from Iran] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308073117/https://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2015/Oct-02/317348-bahrain-withdraws-ambassador-from-iran.ashx |date=2021-03-08 }}. ''The Daily Star''. Retrieved 2015-10-01.</ref><ref>[http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/bahrain/bahrain-withdraws-ambassador-from-tehran-1.1593728 Bahrain withdraws ambassador from Tehran]. ''Gulf News''. Retrieved 2015-10-01.</ref> In response (on 2 October), the Iranian Foreign Ministry retaliated by releasing this statement: "The number two official in Bahrain's embassy in [[Tehran]] is ''[[persona non grata]]'' and Mr. Bassam al-Dossari must leave Iran's territory within 72 hours," the official [[IRNA]] news agency quoted a foreign ministry statement as saying late Friday.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2015/Oct-03/317517-iran-expels-bahrain-envoy-state-media.ashx|title=Iran expels Bahrain envoy: state media - News, Middle East - THE DAILY STAR|website=www.dailystar.com.lb|access-date=29 December 2018|archive-date=10 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410214832/http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2015/Oct-03/317517-iran-expels-bahrain-envoy-state-media.ashx|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On 4 January 2016, Bahrain severed diplomatic ties with Iran, accusing it of interference in Saudi internal affairs after Saudi Arabia executed prominent Shia cleric, [[Nimr al-Nimr]] for his involvement in [[2011–12 Saudi Arabian protests]].<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.wsj.com/articles/bahrain-severs-diplomatic-ties-with-iran-1451908884 | title = Bahrain Severs Diplomatic Ties with Iran | newspaper= Wall Street Journal | access-date = 4 January 2016 | author = Ahmed A Omran}}</ref> This followed the same decision by the Saudi government, after Iranian protesters set fires in the Saudi Embassy in [[Tehran]].<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/01/03/iran-40-arrested-attack-saudi-embassy/78228072/ | title = Saudi Arabia severs ties with Iran |newspaper=USA Today | access-date = 4 January 2016 | author = John Bacon}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Iraq}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Bahrain–Iraq relations]]

* Bahrain has an embassy in [[Baghdad]].
* Iraq has an embassy in Manama.
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|{{flag|Israel}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Bahrain–Israel relations]]

Until September 11, 2020, there were no official relations between Bahrain and Israel and the government of Bahrain didn't recognize Israel as a state. However, Israeli citizens were allowed to enter Bahrain with the requirement of a visa.

Unofficial relations began in late 2016 due to tensions with Iran and denounced the [[Arab League boycott of Israel]].

On September 11, 2020, Bahrain and Israel [[Bahrain–Israel normalization agreement|signed a normalization agreement]] thereby agreeing to recognize each other and establish diplomatic relations.

On November 2, 2023, Bahrain recalled its ambassador to Israel and froze economic ties with them.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-11-02/ty-article-live/idf-strikes-in-lebanon-after-missile-launch-hamas-commander-killed-in-idf-airstrike/0000018b-8e75-db7e-af9b-eff7619c0000?liveBlogItemId=1852385809#1852385809 | title=Israel-Hamas War Day 27 &#124; Israeli Army Encircles Gaza City, Blinken to Push for Humanitarian Pause | newspaper=Haaretz }}</ref>
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|{{flag|Italy}}||<!--Date started-->||

* Bahrain has an embassy in [[Rome]].
* Italy has an embassy in Manama.
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|{{flag|Kazakhstan}}||<!--Date started-->||

Bahrain's first ever royal visit to Kazakhstan was in April 2014, where the King met with the Kazakh president [[Nursultan Nazarbayev]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=374924|title=Gulf Daily News » Local News » THE WAY FORWARD|access-date=21 February 2015|archive-date=21 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221010423/http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=374924|url-status=dead}}</ref> The country have signed major deals between the two countries to bolster trade and investments. Bahrain have expressed its support for the [[Expo 2017|Astana Expo 2017]] and have encouraged local businessmen and government sectors to take part in the prestigious event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tradearabia.com/news/LAW_256132.html|title=Bahrain plans major Kazakhstan investment|access-date=21 February 2015}}</ref> The Kazakh Government has created the Bahraini-Kazakh Business Council, unveiling plans to sign an agreement on encouraging and protecting investment, avoiding taxation and fiscal evasion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=374928|title=Gulf Daily News » Local News » Seize investment opportunities|access-date=21 February 2015}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Kosovo}}||<!--Date started-->13 March 2014||

On 19 May 2009, Bahrain officially [[International recognition of Kosovo|recognised]] [[Kosovo]] as an independent state.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.bna.bh/?ID=79090|title=Bahrain recognizes Kosovo|date=2009-05-19|publisher=Bahrain News Agency|access-date=2009-05-19|archive-date=2009-05-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090523215817/http://english.bna.bh/?ID=79090|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 13 March 2014, Bahrain and Kosovo established diplomatic relations.<ref name="KoB RoK rels">{{cite news|title=Bahrain, Kosovo establish diplomatic relations|url=http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/bahrain/bahrain-kosovo-establish-diplomatic-relations-1.1303715|access-date=13 March 2014|newspaper=Gulf News|date=13 March 2014}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Kuwait}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Bahrain–Kuwait relations]]

* Bahrain has an embassy in [[Kuwait City]].
* Kuwait has an embassy in Manama.
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|{{flag|Malaysia}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Bahrain–Malaysia relations]]

* Bahrain has an embassy in [[Kuala Lumpur]].<ref name="bm">{{cite news|url=http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=240859|title=Embassy to boost Malaysia relations|author=Rebecca Torr|newspaper=Gulf Daily News|date=23 January 2009|access-date=12 January 2014|archive-date=11 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111212857/http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=240859|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Malaysia has an embassy in Manama.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kln.gov.my/web/bhr_manama/home|title=Official Website of Embassy of Malaysia, Manama|publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia]]|access-date=12 January 2014}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Pakistan}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Bahrain-Pakistan relations]]
[[Image:Ships during the exercise Arabian Shark '08.jpg|thumb|right|250px|April 17, 2008: Arabian Shark '08 in process, a joint exercise between the navies of Pakistan, Bahrain and the United States, focusing on antisubmarine warfare.]]

Bahrain and Pakistan enjoy cordial and deep ties. Crown Prince [[Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]], during a visit to Pakistan, called Pakistan his second home and stated that Bahrain regards Pakistan extremely highly.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/588092|title=Pakistan attaches high importance to ties with Bahrain: PM|last=APP|date=2 December 2010|website=DAWN.COM|access-date=29 December 2018}}</ref> Joint initiatives between Pakistani and Bahraini governments have started to further their bilateral trades, which reached to $250 million in 2007. Pakistani businessmen are eyeing on Bahrain's property market while Bahrain is seeing Pakistan as a good agricultural potential investment country. 
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|{{flag|Portugal}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Bahrain–Portugal relations]]
Bahrain was ruled by the [[Portuguese Empire]] from 1521 until 1602, when they were expelled by [[Shah Abbas I]] of the [[Safavid]] dynasty.
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|{{flag|Qatar}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Bahrain–Qatar relations]]

Bahrain has an embassy in [[Qatar]].<ref name="mofad">{{cite web | url=http://www.mofa.gov.bh/doha/Home.aspx | title=Doha | publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain | access-date=10 August 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140702055943/http://www.mofa.gov.bh/doha/Home.aspx | archive-date=2014-07-02 | url-status=dead }}</ref> Qatar also has an embassy in Bahrain.<ref name="visahq">{{cite web | url=http://qatar.visahq.com/embassy/bahrain/ | title=Qatar Embassy in Bahrain | publisher=Visa HQ | access-date=10 August 2014}}</ref> In May 2017, Bahrain cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, and closed its airspace and maritime to Qatar transportations. It has also asked Qataris to leave the country, and Bahrainis to leave to Qatar. Islam Hassan argues that " the small Kingdom has been toeing the Saudi foreign policy for the past couple of years. It seems that their severing of ties with Qatar was mainly an answer to a Saudi call."<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.academia.edu/33408451|title= Qatar Pursues an Independent Foreign Policy that Clashes with the Saudi's Strategic Interests|work=Eurasia Diary|date=8 June 2017|access-date=11 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.academia.edu/33408486|title= Saudi Diplomatic Offensive on Qatar to Barely Impact Anti-Terror Fight in Region|work=Sputnik International|date=8 June 2017|access-date=11 June 2017}}</ref> In April 2023, Bahrain had restored diplomatic ties with Qatar.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bahrain and Qatar Restore Diplomatic Ties |url=https://www.state.gov/bahrain-and-qatar-restore-diplomatic-ties/ |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=United States Department of State |language=en}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Russia}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Bahrain–Russia relations]]

* Bahrain has an embassy in [[Moscow]].
* Russia has an embassy in Manama.
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|{{flag|Saudi Arabia}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Bahrain–Saudi Arabia relations]]

* Bahrain has an embassy in [[Riyadh]] and a consulate-general in [[Jeddah]].
* Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Manama.
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|{{flag|South Korea}}||<!--Date started-->||
See [[Bahrain—South Korea relations]]

On 24 June 2014, the South Korean deputy minister for multilateral and global affairs, Shin Dong-ik, met with [[ambassador]] Abdulla Abdullatif Abdullah, the undersecretary of the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Bahrain)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] of [[Bahrain]] who was on a visit to the [[Republic of Korea]] from June 22 through 24. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged ideas on ways to promote the [[Republic of Korea|ROK]]-Bahrain relations and discussed ways to work together in the field of human rights. Dong-ik and Abdullah shared the view that continued high-level exchanges are essential for the improvement of relations between the [[South Korea]] and [[Bahrain]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mofa.go.kr/ENG/press/pressreleases/index.jsp?menu=m_10_20&sp=%2Fwebmodule%2Fhtsboard%2Ftemplate%2Fread%2Fengreadboard.jsp%3FtypeID%3D12%26boardid%3D302%26seqno%3D313910 |title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea-Press Releases |access-date=2019-08-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161020162320/http://www.mofa.go.kr/ENG/press/pressreleases/index.jsp?menu=m_10_20&sp=%2Fwebmodule%2Fhtsboard%2Ftemplate%2Fread%2Fengreadboard.jsp%3FtypeID%3D12%26boardid%3D302%26seqno%3D313910 |archive-date=2016-10-20 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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|{{flag|Spain}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Bahrain–Spain relations]]
* Bahrain is accredited to Spain from its embassy in Paris, France.
* Spain is accredited to Bahrain from its embassy in Kuwait City, Kuwait. 
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|{{flag|Syria}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Bahrain–Syria relations]]
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|{{flag|Turkey}}||<!--Date started-->4 December 1973||See [[Bahrain–Turkey relations]]

Relations between Bahrain and Turkey were officially established on December 4, 1973.<ref>[http://www.mofa.gov.bh/MOFA/En/DeplomaticMission/InternationalRelations6.htm Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Kingdom of Bahrain] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218074906/http://www.mofa.gov.bh/MOFA/En/DeplomaticMission/InternationalRelations6.htm |date=2009-02-18 }}</ref> The relation between these two countries are considered positive, with trade at 78.1 million U.S dollars in 2006. Almost double then the amount then it was 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfa.gov.tr/turkey_s-political-relations-with-bahrain.en.mfa|title=Rep. of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs|work=Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs|access-date=21 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927030648/http://www.mfa.gov.tr/turkey_s-political-relations-with-bahrain.en.mfa|archive-date=2011-09-27|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2007, trade was at 186 million U.S dollars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfa.gov.tr/turkey_s-commercial-and-economic-relations-with-bahrain.en.mfa|title=Rep. of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs|work=Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs|access-date=21 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160716132143/http://www.mfa.gov.tr/turkey_s-commercial-and-economic-relations-with-bahrain.en.mfa|archive-date=2016-07-16|url-status=dead}}</ref> 
* Bahrain has an embassy in [[Ankara]].
* Turkey has an embassy in Manama.
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|{{flag|United Arab Emirates}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Bahrain–United Arab Emirates relations]]

* Bahrain has an embassy in [[Abu Dhabi]].
* United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Manama.
* Bahrain's Prince [[Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa]] married Dubai's [[Shaikha bint Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum]], a daughter of the Emir of Dubai, [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]], on 28 September 2009.
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|{{flag|United Kingdom}}|| 21 August 1971 ||See [[Bahrain–United Kingdom relations]]
Bahrain established [[Foreign relations of the United Kingdom|diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom]] on 21 August 1971.
*Bahrain maintains an [[Embassy of Bahrain, London|embassy]] in [[London]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Diplomat Magazine|date=18 September 2018|title=Bahrain|website=Diplomat Magazine|url=https://www.mofa.gov.bh/london/en/home/|access-date=13 April 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250403183140/https://diplomatmagazine.com/heads-of-mission/middle-east-asia/bahrain/|archive-date=3 April 2025|url-status=live}}</ref>
*The United Kingdom is accredited to Bahrain through its embassy in Manama.<ref>{{cite web|title=British Embassy Manama|website=[[gov.uk|GOV.UK]]|url=https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-manama|access-date=13 April 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250407110529/https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-manama|archive-date=7 April 2025|url-status=live}}</ref>
The UK governed [[History of Bahrain (1783–1971)|Bahrain]] from 1861 to 1971, when it achieved full independence.

Both countries share common membership of the [[World Trade Organization]], as well as the [[Bahrain–United States relations|Bahrain–US Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=[[Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office]]|last2=Falconer|first2=Hamish|author2link=Hamish Falconer|date=6 December 2024|title=UK joins US-Bahrain agreement to build security across the Middle East|website=GOV.UK|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-joins-us-bahrain-agreement-to-build-security-across-the-middle-east|access-date=13 April 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241206193943/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-joins-us-bahrain-agreement-to-build-security-across-the-middle-east|archive-date=6 December 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> Bilaterally the two countries have a Double Taxation Agreement.<ref>{{cite web|author=[[HM Revenue & Customs]]|date=
27 October 1990|title=Bahrain: tax treaties|website=GOV.UK|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-joins-us-bahrain-agreement-to-build-security-across-the-middle-east|access-date=13 April 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328113816/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bahrain-tax-treaties|archive-date=28 March 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Both countries are negotiating a [[Gulf Cooperation Council–United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement|Free Trade Agreement]].<ref name="gulf">{{cite news|last=Smout|first=Alistair|date=22 June 2023|title=Britain launches free trade talks with Gulf countries|url=https://www.reuters.com/markets/britain-launches-free-trade-talks-with-gulf-countries-2022-06-21/|location=[[London]]|website=[[Reuters]]|access-date=29 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622015420/https://www.reuters.com/markets/britain-launches-free-trade-talks-with-gulf-countries-2022-06-21/|archive-date=22 June 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> 
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|{{flag|United States}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Bahrain–United States relations]]

* Bahrain has an embassy in [[Washington, D.C.]]
* United States has an embassy in Manama.
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