العلاقات الكويتية – البحرينية 1970- 1980م
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Abstract
The study of Kuwaiti - Bahraini relations in the upcoming pages will provide us with a picture of two small countries in terms of size, yet significant in terms of position and presence on both the international and Arab levels through various stances that will be mentioned. Among the most notable are Kuwait's support for Bahrain's Arab identity during the Iranian Shah's claims over it prior to the British withdrawal from the Gulf region (1968-1971), as well as the positions of Kuwait and Bahrain during the October War in 1973, and their supportive stance towards Egypt in facing the enemy; the three meetings held in Kuwait, with the presence and participation of a Bahraini representative in all of them, indicated the alignment of the foreign policies of both countries.
The economic aspect is just as important as the political one; economic cooperation and its growth and prosperity are subjects of admiration and appreciation for any researcher and observer. The relations were solid, demonstrated through various projects in diverse fields, funding, ideas, and performance. Kuwait showed financial solvency (the ability to repay) and its capability to innovate and implement ideas in practice. On the Bahraini side, it proved to be the appropriate environment for investment, with a climate that fosters building strong trust in major projects.
Vital projects, agreements, discussions, and support for Bahraini infrastructure, along with the organization and coordination of laws concerning commercial and industrial legislation, represent a new addition for any upcoming projects and motivate any other Gulf country to invest in Bahrain, building a promising future that offers job opportunities and non-oil financial resources, and helps the region’s peoples achieve a dignified life that preserves their rights and defines their duties through the creation of equal opportunities within an advanced economic system.
Keywords: Kuwait – Bahrain – Arabian Gulf – International Relations