France and Bahrain sign bilateral deal on defence

French President Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron waits for the arrival of a guest at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Source: REUTERS

France and Bahrain have signed a bilateral deal on defence which includes strategic information sharing, the office of French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday.

"This agreement will also open up new opportunities for industrial cooperation in defence, and strengthen solidarity between our two countries in a global and regional geopolitical context marked by increasing tensions," it said.

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