Gulf Arab leaders, British PM gather for talks in Bahrain
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Top officials from six Gulf Arab nations gathered Tuesday in the tiny island kingdom of Bahrain for talks expected to focus on regional security and cooperation.
Joining the two-day summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council is British Prime Minister Theresa May, the first female leader to participate in the talks.
May addressed British sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship HMS Ocean earlier in the day, highlighting her country’s commitment to the Persian Gulf region.