Larnaca is set to establish a city-to-city partnership with Bahrain’s capital Manama after the Bahraini cabinet approved the proposal, Larnaca Mayor Andreas Vyras announced on Tuesday.
The agreement would make Larnaca the second Cypriot city to establish a formal partnership with a Gulf city, following Nicosia’s twinning with Doha, Qatar.
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Expanding Larnaca’s International Links
Vyras described the decision as “another important step for our city”, saying it could open new opportunities for cooperation.
The mayor said the initiative is part of Larnaca’s broader strategy to strengthen its international presence, develop new channels of cooperation and reinforce the city’s position in the wider region.
The partnership comes as Cyprus and Bahrain are also expanding bilateral cooperation in defence, shipping, investment, tourism and technology.
Closer Cyprus-Bahrain Cooperation
The proposed city partnership follows broader efforts to deepen ties between Cyprus and Bahrain.
Cyprus Ambassador to Bahrain Andreas Eliades said the two countries were pursuing closer cooperation amid wider regional security developments. He identified maritime security and freedom of navigation as strategic priorities, while highlighting financial services, fintech, technology, logistics and tourism as areas with potential for stronger economic cooperation.
The Larnaca-Manama partnership could provide an additional platform for developing these links at the local level.
