加强桥梁：以色列和巴林关注变革性自由贸易协定
Great news is brewing in the Middle East! Israel is pushing forward in diplomatic leaps and bounds with Foreign Minister Eli Cohen embarking on a landmark visit to Bahrain. The spotlight of this visit? Finalizing a Free Trade Agreement, a powerful step following the historic normalization of relations between Israel and Bahrain in 2020, thanks to the Abraham Accords.
Upon arriving in Manama, Bahrain’s capital, Cohen was warmly received by his Bahraini counterpart, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani. As diplomacy thrives on personal relationships, this warm reception was a clear sign of the increasingly close ties between the two nations.
中东正在酝酿好消息！随着外交部长埃利·科恩对巴林进行具有里程碑意义的访问，以色列正在推动外交飞跃。此次访问的亮点是什么？得益于《亚伯拉罕协议》，以色列和巴林之间于 2020 年实现历史性关系正常化，最终敲定了自由贸易协定，这是继该协议之后迈出的有力一步
The visit is filled with symbolic and substantial milestones. Cohen will inaugurate the permanent Israeli Embassy in Bahrain—a concrete symbol of ongoing friendship and cooperation. Several Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) are also on the table, highlighting shared interests and mutual benefits.
这次访问充满了象征性和实质性的里程碑。科恩将为以色列驻巴林永久大使馆揭幕——这是持续友谊与合作的具体象征。几份谅解备忘录（MOU）也已摆在桌面上，强调共同利益和互惠互利。
Not stopping there, Cohen is scheduled to hold discussions with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. When you’re discussing matters with the highest echelons of leadership, you know that the relationship is not just being maintained but indeed deepened.
科恩还计划与巴林国王哈马德·本·伊萨·阿勒哈利法进行讨论。当您与最高领导层讨论问题时，您知道这种关系不仅得到了维持，而且确实得到了加深。
In a recent interview with Al-Ayyam, a local newspaper, Cohen expressed his outlook: “Our vision of the Middle East is one in which people live in peace and security. The goal is to ensure economic prosperity and create a new reality.”
科恩最近在接受当地报纸《Al-Ayyam》采访时表达了他的观点：“我们对中东的愿景是让人们生活在和平与安全之中。目标是确保经济繁荣并创造新的现实。
Sounds promising, doesn’t it? – 听起来很有希望，不是吗？
Israeli Ambassador to Bahrain, Eitan Na’eh, has also previously emphasized the strategic role of Bahrain as a “gateway to ties with other regional Arab countries.” If you’ve been watching the regional dynamics, you’ll remember that Bahrain isn’t the only Middle Eastern nation that Israel has warmed relations with. The Abraham Accords also led to diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Sudan.
以色列驻巴林大使 Eitan Na’eh 此前也强调了巴林作为“与其他阿拉伯地区国家建立关系的门户”的战略作用。如果您一直在关注地区动态，您就会记得巴林并不是唯一与以色列关系升温的中东国家。 《亚伯拉罕协议》还导致与阿拉伯联合酋长国、摩洛哥和苏丹建立了外交关系。
Just a year ago, both the Israeli President and Prime Minister visited Bahrain, marking the first-ever state visits to the kingdom. And let’s not forget the participation of an Israeli parliamentary delegation at a conference of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Bahrain, emphasizing Israel’s acceptance and integration into regional and global diplomatic circles.
就在一年前，以色列总统和总理双双访问巴林，这是该国首次进行国事访问。我们不要忘记以色列议会代表团参加在巴林举行的各国议会联盟会议，强调以色列接受并融入地区和全球外交圈。
But Israel is not only looking westward. This year, Israel already has had free trade agreements with South Korea and the UAE kick into action. And there’s more! Agreements with Vietnam and negotiations with Moldova have also been inked. Not to mention, plans to expand the existing free trade pact with India are well underway.
但以色列不仅仅将目光投向西方。今年，以色列已经与韩国和阿联酋签署了自由贸易协定，并开始实施。还有更多！与越南的协议以及与摩尔多瓦的谈判也已签署。更不用说，扩大与印度现有自由贸易协定的计划正在顺利进行中。
So what’s the takeaway here? Israel is more than a country; it’s a symbol of innovation, friendship, and peace. A nation that, despite its challenging neighborhood, strives to build bridges with its neighbors near and far, always underlining the values of democracy, pluralism, and mutual respect.
那么这里的要点是什么？以色列不仅仅是一个国家；它是创新、友谊与和平的象征。尽管邻国充满挑战，但这个国家仍努力与远近邻国建立桥梁，始终强调民主、多元化和相互尊重的价值观。
As the old saying goes, “To make a friend, be a friend.” Israel continues to embody this, showing the world how diplomacy is done right. Cheers to a future that lives up to the vision of peace and prosperity in the Middle East and beyond.
俗话说：“交朋友，先交朋友”。以色列继续体现这一点，向世界展示如何正确开展外交。为实现中东及其他地区和平与繁荣愿景的未来干杯。