巴林与法国于周二签署了一份关于和平利用核能合作的谅解备忘录，旨在培养巴林民用核能项目所需的相关技能和专业知识。
Bahrain and France signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday on cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, aiming to develop the skills and expertise needed for a civilian nuclear program.
根据巴林通讯社（BNA）的报道，该协议是在法国总统埃马纽埃尔·马克龙访问麦纳麦期间签署的。马克龙在访问期间与巴林国王哈马德·本·伊萨·阿勒哈利法举行了会谈。两国领导人共同见证了巴林外交部与法国欧洲及外交事务部之间的备忘录签署仪式。
The agreement was signed at the conclusion of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Manama, where he held talks with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, according to the Bahrain News Agency (BNA). The two leaders witnessed theg of the memorandum between Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry and France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The agreement aims to develop and sustain the expertise and capabilities required for Bahrain’s civilian nuclear program through specialized training initiatives, the agency said.
该协议通过专门的培训项目，致力于提升巴林民用核能项目所需的专业能力和技术水平。
During their talks, King Hamad and Macron discussed strengthening strategic cooperation in investment, economic development, defense, sustainable development and advanced technology.
会谈中，哈马德国王和马克龙讨论了加强在投资、经济发展、国防、可持续发展以及先进技术领域的战略合作。双方还就地区和国际形势交换了意见，特别是中东地区的局势以及应对当前挑战的努力。
They also exchanged views on regional and international developments, particularly the situation in the Middle East and efforts to address ongoing challenges. King Hamad welcomed the progress in bilateral relations, highlighting a defense cooperation agreement signed during his visit to France in February as a step toward broader cooperation in security, energy and technology.
哈马德国王对双边关系的进展表示欢迎，并指出今年2月访问法国期间签署的国防合作协议是迈向更广泛安全、能源和技术合作的重要一步。他同时强调尊重国家主权、维护国际法以及通过对话解决危机的重要性。
He also stressed the importance of respecting state sovereignty, upholding international law and resolving crises through dialogue. Macron, for his part, called for expanding cooperation in defense capabilities and military industries while also emphasizing stronger energy ties, according to BNA.
据巴林通讯社报道，马克龙表示希望扩大两国在国防能力和军事产业方面的合作，并进一步加强能源领域的联系。
The French president later departed Manama for Doha, where he arrived Tuesday evening, according to Qatar’s state news agency QNA.
马克龙的海湾地区访问从10月19日持续到21日，期间他还访问了科威特和阿拉伯联合酋长国。
Macron’s Gulf tour, running from Oct. 19 to 21, has also taken him to Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.
法国总统府表示，此次访问旨在加强战略和经济伙伴关系，同时促进地区稳定、能源安全以及通过霍尔木兹海峡的航行自由。
The French presidency said the visits aim to strengthen strategic and economic partnerships while promoting regional stability, energy security and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
此次访问是在地区紧张局势升级之际进行的，此前美国和以色列于2月28日发动了针对伊朗的战争。德黑兰以全区范围的导弹和无人机袭击进行回应，并实际上关闭了霍尔木兹海峡，而华盛顿随后对伊朗港口实施了海上封锁。
The tour comes amid regional tensions following the war launched by the US and Israel against Iran on Feb. 28. Tehran responded with missile and drone attacks across the region and effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington later imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports.