Overview
- Both governments confirmed the start of CEPA talks, reported movement on a bilateral investment treaty, and agreed to develop a double taxation avoidance agreement with a joint trade‑investment working group.
- Bilateral trade stood at $1.64 billion in FY 2024–25 and two‑way investments at about $1.56 billion, with Bahrain’s EDB and sovereign fund Mumtalakat flagged as partners for future investment facilitation.
- The sides reaffirmed counter‑terrorism cooperation, condemned all forms of terrorism including the 22 April Pahalgam attack, and set cooperation on intelligence sharing, capacity building and cyber security.
- Defence and maritime ties were underscored by the September visit of three Indian naval ships to Manama, reinforcing work with the Combined Maritime Forces and regional maritime security.
- Space collaboration advanced with work to finalise a BSA–NSIL memorandum, while people‑to‑people steps included India’s e‑visa for Bahraini nationals, acknowledgment of pardons for 248 Indians, and India’s reiterated support for the Gaza Peace Plan.