The Kingdom of Bahrain expressed appreciation and welcomed the efforts undertaken by the United Arab Emirates in rescuing the crew of the motor vessel Magic Seas after it was targeted in the Red Sea.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the UAE’s prompt, effective, and responsible humanitarian response, carried out in coordination with international maritime authorities, including the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The Ministry expressed the Kingdom’s strong condemnation of the attack that targeted a British commercial vessel and its civilian crew while transiting Red Sea waters. It described it as a threat to international navigation, global trade routes, and the marine environment. It also called for intensified regional and international efforts to safeguard maritime security, ensure the safety of waterways, and promote peace and stability in the region and the world, in accordance with the principles of international law and relevant international conventions.
