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	According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>		According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>

	Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifas-first-visit-551226\|~~title~~=~~Bahrain~~ ~~seeks~~ to ~~boost ties with India during King Hamad Al Khalifa's first visit~~\|website=NDTV.com\|~~access-date~~=~~7 December 2022~~}}</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| ~~url-status=dead \|~~ archive-date=13 March 2014 \| ~~title~~=Hindustan Times ~~- Archive News~~}}</ref>		Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Bahrain seeks to boost ties with India during King Hamad Al Khalifa's first visit \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifas-first-visit-551226 \|access-date=7 December 2022 \|website=NDTV.com \|agency=PTI}}</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=6 October 2009 \|title=India, Bahrain to back each other for UN seat \|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \|archive-date=13 March 2014 \|website=Hindustan Times \|agency=IANS}}</ref>

	Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019\|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html ~~\|website=News18~~ \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|~~date~~=24 ~~August 2019~~}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[Order of the Renaissance (Bahrain)\|Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|~~date~~=~~25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019~~}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|~~access-date~~=27 ~~August~~ ~~2019~~}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=[[Khaleej Times]] \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|~~date~~=~~25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019~~}}</ref>		Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019\|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|date=24 August 2019 \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|website=News18 \|agency=PTI}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[Order of the Renaissance (Bahrain)\|Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite news \|date=25 August 2019 \|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|website=The Times of India \|agency=PTI}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|date=25 August 2019 \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|website=NDTV.com \|agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=[[Khaleej Times]] \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite news \|date=25 August 2019 \|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|website=The Times of India \|agency=PTI}}</ref>

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	Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifas-first-visit-551226\|title=Bahrain seeks to boost ties with India during King Hamad Al Khalifa's first visit\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=7 December 2022}}</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=13 March 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>		Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifas-first-visit-551226\|title=Bahrain seeks to boost ties with India during King Hamad Al Khalifa's first visit\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=7 December 2022}}</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=13 March 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>

	Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019\|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[~~King~~ ~~Hamad~~ Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=[[Khaleej Times]] \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref>		Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019\|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[Order of the Renaissance (Bahrain)\|Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=[[Khaleej Times]] \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref>

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	Relations between India and Bahrain go back generations, with many of Bahrain's most prominent figures having close ties: poet and constitutionalist [[Ebrahim Al-Arrayedh]] grew up in Bombay, while 17th century Bahraini theologians Sheikh [[Salih Al-Karzakani]] and Sheikh Ja`far bin Kamal al-Din were influential figures in the Kingdom of [[Golkonda]]<ref>Juan Cole. (2007) ''Sacred Space and Holy War'', IB Tauris. p.45. {{isbn\|978-1860647369}}</ref> and the development of Shia thought in the sub-continent. [[Mohammed Hasan Kamaluddin]] was Bahrain's first consul general to India in 1974, serving from the consulate in [[Mumbai]].		Relations between India and Bahrain go back generations, with many of Bahrain's most prominent figures having close ties: poet and constitutionalist [[Ebrahim Al-Arrayedh]] grew up in Bombay, while 17th century Bahraini theologians Sheikh [[Salih Al-Karzakani]] and Sheikh Ja`far bin Kamal al-Din were influential figures in the Kingdom of [[Golkonda]]<ref>Juan Cole. (2007) ''Sacred Space and Holy War'', IB Tauris. p.45. {{isbn\|978-1860647369}}</ref> and the development of Shia thought in the sub-continent. [[Mohammed Hasan Kamaluddin]] was Bahrain's first consul general to India in 1974, serving from the consulate in [[Mumbai]].

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	Bahraini politicians have sought to enhance these long standing ties, with Parliamentary Speaker [[Khalifa Al Dhahrani\|Khalifa Al-Dhahrani]] in 2007 leading a delegation of parliamentarians and business leaders to meet Indian President [[Pratibha Patil]], opposition leader [[L K Advani]], and take part in training and media interviews.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=201397&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30254 \|title=Gulf Daily News \|access-date=19 March 2009 \|archive-date=1 January 2008 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080101091315/http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/story.asp?Article=201397&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30254 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> Politically, it is easier for Bahrain's politicians to seek training and advice from India than it is from the United States or other western alternative.		Bahraini politicians have sought to enhance these long standing ties, with Parliamentary Speaker [[Khalifa Al Dhahrani\|Khalifa Al-Dhahrani]] in 2007 leading a delegation of parliamentarians and business leaders to meet Indian President [[Pratibha Patil]], opposition leader [[L K Advani]], and take part in training and media interviews.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=201397&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30254 \|title=Gulf Daily News \|access-date=19 March 2009 \|archive-date=1 January 2008 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080101091315/http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/story.asp?Article=201397&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30254 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> Politically, it is easier for Bahrain's politicians to seek training and advice from India than it is from the United States or other western alternative.

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	Bahraini politicians have sought to enhance these long standing ties, with Parliamentary Speaker [[Khalifa Al Dhahrani\|Khalifa Al-Dhahrani]] in 2007 leading a delegation of parliamentarians and business leaders to meet Indian President [[Pratibha Patil]], opposition leader [[L K Advani]], and take part in training and media interviews.<ref>[http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=201397&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30254 Gulf Daily News] ~~{{dead~~ ~~link~~\|date=~~December~~ ~~2022~~}}</ref> Politically, it is easier for Bahrain's politicians to seek training and advice from India than it is from the United States or other western alternative.		Bahraini politicians have sought to enhance these long standing ties, with Parliamentary Speaker [[Khalifa Al Dhahrani\|Khalifa Al-Dhahrani]] in 2007 leading a delegation of parliamentarians and business leaders to meet Indian President [[Pratibha Patil]], opposition leader [[L K Advani]], and take part in training and media interviews.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=201397&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30254 \|title=Gulf Daily News \|access-date=19 March 2009 \|archive-date=1 January 2008 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080101091315/http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/story.asp?Article=201397&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30254 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> Politically, it is easier for Bahrain's politicians to seek training and advice from India than it is from the United States or other western alternative.

	In December 2007, the Bahrain India Society was launched in Manama to promote ties between the two countries. Headed by the former Minister of Labour Abdulnabi Al-Shoala, the Society seeks to take advantage of the development in civil society to actively work to strengthen ties between the two countries, not only business links, but according to the body's opening statement in politics, social affairs, science and culture. India's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs E Ahmed and his Bahraini counterpart Dr [[Nazar Al Baharna\|Nazar Al-Baharna]] attended the launch.<ref>[http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=202737&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30268 Gulf Daily News] ~~{{dead~~ ~~link~~\|date=~~December~~ ~~2022~~}}</ref>		In December 2007, the Bahrain India Society was launched in Manama to promote ties between the two countries. Headed by the former Minister of Labour Abdulnabi Al-Shoala, the Society seeks to take advantage of the development in civil society to actively work to strengthen ties between the two countries, not only business links, but according to the body's opening statement in politics, social affairs, science and culture. India's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs E Ahmed and his Bahraini counterpart Dr [[Nazar Al Baharna\|Nazar Al-Baharna]] attended the launch.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=202737&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30268 \|title=Gulf Daily News \|access-date=19 March 2009 \|archive-date=14 October 2008 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081014141135/http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=202737&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30268 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

	According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>		According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>

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	[[File:Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Foreign Minister of Bahrain.jpg\|thumb\|The Bahraini foreign minister with the Prime Minister of India.]]		[[File:Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Foreign Minister of Bahrain.jpg\|thumb\|The Bahraini foreign minister with the Prime Minister of India.]]
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	According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>		According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>

	Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifas-first-visit-551226\|title=Bahrain seeks to boost ties with India during King Hamad Al Khalifa's first visit\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=7 December 2022~~}}</ref><ref>http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=371093 {{bare URL inline\|date=April 2023~~}}</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=13 March 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>		Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifas-first-visit-551226\|title=Bahrain seeks to boost ties with India during King Hamad Al Khalifa's first visit\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=7 December 2022}}</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=13 March 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>

	Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019\|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[King Hamad Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=[[Khaleej Times]] \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref>		Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019\|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[King Hamad Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=[[Khaleej Times]] \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref>

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	According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>		According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>

	Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifas-first-visit-551226\|title=Bahrain seeks to boost ties with India during King Hamad Al Khalifa's first visit\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=7 December 2022}}</ref><ref>http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=371093</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=13 March 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>		Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifas-first-visit-551226\|title=Bahrain seeks to boost ties with India during King Hamad Al Khalifa's first visit\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=7 December 2022}}</ref><ref>http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=371093 {{bare URL inline\|date=April 2023}}</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=13 March 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>

	Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019\|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[King Hamad Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=[[Khaleej Times]] \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref>		Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019\|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[King Hamad Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=[[Khaleej Times]] \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref>

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	Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifas-first-visit-551226\|title=Bahrain seeks to boost ties with India during King Hamad Al Khalifa's first visit\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=7 December 2022}}</ref><ref>http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=371093</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=13 March 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>		Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifas-first-visit-551226\|title=Bahrain seeks to boost ties with India during King Hamad Al Khalifa's first visit\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=7 December 2022}}</ref><ref>http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=371093</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=13 March 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>

	Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019\|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[King Hamad Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite ~~web~~\|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=[[Khaleej Times]] \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite ~~web~~\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref>		Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019\|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[King Hamad Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=[[Khaleej Times]] \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref>

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	Political, socio-economic, military and cultural ties exist between [[India]] and [[Bahrain]]. India is a close ally of Bahrain. As per Indian officials, the Kingdom along with its GCC partners are amongst the world's most prominent supporters of India's candidacy for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council,<ref>'India against Security Council membership without veto', Web India, 29 December 2004</ref> and Bahraini officials have urged India to play a greater role in international affairs. For instance, over concerns about Iran's nuclear programme, Bahrain's Crown Prince requested India to play an active role in resolving the crisis.<ref>[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article2789056.ece Middle East News] [[The Times]] {{dead link}}</ref>		Political, socio-economic, military and cultural ties exist between [[India]] and [[Bahrain]]. India is a close ally of Bahrain. As per Indian officials, the Kingdom along with its GCC partners are amongst the world's most prominent supporters of India's candidacy for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council,<ref>'India against Security Council membership without veto', Web India, 29 December 2004</ref> and Bahraini officials have urged India to play a greater role in international affairs. For instance, over concerns about Iran's nuclear programme, Bahrain's Crown Prince requested India to play an active role in resolving the crisis.<ref>[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article2789056.ece Middle East News] [[The Times]] {{dead link\|date=December 2022}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
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	==Current Status==		==Current Status==
	Bahraini politicians have sought to enhance these long standing ties, with Parliamentary Speaker [[Khalifa Al Dhahrani\|Khalifa Al-Dhahrani]] in 2007 leading a delegation of parliamentarians and business leaders to meet Indian President [[Pratibha Patil]], opposition leader [[L K Advani]], and take part in training and media interviews.<ref>[http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=201397&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30254 Gulf Daily News] {{dead link}}</ref> Politically, it is easier for Bahrain's politicians to seek training and advice from India than it is from the United States or other western alternative.		Bahraini politicians have sought to enhance these long standing ties, with Parliamentary Speaker [[Khalifa Al Dhahrani\|Khalifa Al-Dhahrani]] in 2007 leading a delegation of parliamentarians and business leaders to meet Indian President [[Pratibha Patil]], opposition leader [[L K Advani]], and take part in training and media interviews.<ref>[http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=201397&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30254 Gulf Daily News] {{dead link\|date=December 2022}}</ref> Politically, it is easier for Bahrain's politicians to seek training and advice from India than it is from the United States or other western alternative.

	In December 2007, the Bahrain India Society was launched in Manama to promote ties between the two countries. Headed by the former Minister of Labour Abdulnabi Al-Shoala, the Society seeks to take advantage of the development in civil society to actively work to strengthen ties between the two countries, not only business links, but according to the body's opening statement in politics, social affairs, science and culture. India's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs E Ahmed and his Bahraini counterpart Dr [[Nazar Al Baharna\|Nazar Al-Baharna]] attended the launch.<ref>[http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=202737&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30268 Gulf Daily News] {{dead link}}</ref>		In December 2007, the Bahrain India Society was launched in Manama to promote ties between the two countries. Headed by the former Minister of Labour Abdulnabi Al-Shoala, the Society seeks to take advantage of the development in civil society to actively work to strengthen ties between the two countries, not only business links, but according to the body's opening statement in politics, social affairs, science and culture. India's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs E Ahmed and his Bahraini counterpart Dr [[Nazar Al Baharna\|Nazar Al-Baharna]] attended the launch.<ref>[http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=202737&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30268 Gulf Daily News] {{dead link\|date=December 2022}}</ref>

	According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>		According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>

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	{{Infobox bilateral relations\|Bahrain-India\|Bahrain\|India\|filetype=svg\|envoy1=Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Qaood\|envoy2=Piyush Srivastava\|mission1=[[Embassy of India, Manama]]\|mission2=Embassy of Bahrain, [[New Delhi]]}}		{{Infobox bilateral relations\|Bahrain-India\|Bahrain\|India\|filetype=svg\|envoy1=Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Qaood\|envoy2=Piyush Srivastava\|mission1=[[Embassy of India, Manama]]\|mission2=Embassy of Bahrain, [[New Delhi]]}}
	[[File:Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Foreign Minister of Bahrain.jpg\|thumb\|The Bahraini foreign minister with the Prime Minister of India.]]		[[File:Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Foreign Minister of Bahrain.jpg\|thumb\|The Bahraini foreign minister with the Prime Minister of India.]]
	[[File:Manama Sri Krishna Temple Courtyard 01.jpg\|thumb\|[[Shrinathji Temple, Bahrain\|Shrinathji Temple]] in Manama]]		[[File:Manama Sri Krishna Temple Courtyard 01.jpg\|thumb\|[[Shrinathji Temple, Bahrain\|Shrinathji Temple]] in Manama]]

	Political, socio-economic, military and cultural ties exist between [[India]] and [[Bahrain]]. India is a close ally of Bahrain. As per Indian officials, the Kingdom along with its GCC partners are amongst the world's most prominent supporters of India's candidacy for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council,<ref>'India against Security Council membership without veto', Web India, 29 December 2004</ref> and Bahraini officials have urged India to play a greater role in international affairs. For instance, over concerns about Iran's nuclear programme, Bahrain's Crown Prince requested India to play an active role in resolving the crisis.<ref>http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article2789056.ece [[The Times]]</ref>		Political, socio-economic, military and cultural ties exist between [[India]] and [[Bahrain]]. India is a close ally of Bahrain. As per Indian officials, the Kingdom along with its GCC partners are amongst the world's most prominent supporters of India's candidacy for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council,<ref>'India against Security Council membership without veto', Web India, 29 December 2004</ref> and Bahraini officials have urged India to play a greater role in international affairs. For instance, over concerns about Iran's nuclear programme, Bahrain's Crown Prince requested India to play an active role in resolving the crisis.<ref>[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article2789056.ece Middle East News] [[The Times]] {{dead link}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	Relations between India and Bahrain go back generations, with many of Bahrain's most prominent figures having close ties: poet and constitutionalist [[Ebrahim Al-Arrayedh]] grew up in Bombay, while 17th century Bahraini theologians Sheikh [[Salih Al-Karzakani]] and Sheikh Ja`far bin Kamal al-Din were influential figures in the Kingdom of [[Golkonda]]<ref>Juan Cole, Sacred Space and Holy War, IB Tauris, ~~2007~~ ~~p45~~</ref> and the development of Shia thought in the sub-continent. [[Mohammed Hasan Kamaluddin]] was Bahrain's first consul general to India in 1974, serving from the consulate in [[Mumbai]].		Relations between India and Bahrain go back generations, with many of Bahrain's most prominent figures having close ties: poet and constitutionalist [[Ebrahim Al-Arrayedh]] grew up in Bombay, while 17th century Bahraini theologians Sheikh [[Salih Al-Karzakani]] and Sheikh Ja`far bin Kamal al-Din were influential figures in the Kingdom of [[Golkonda]]<ref>Juan Cole. (2007) ''Sacred Space and Holy War'', IB Tauris. p.45. {{isbn\|978-1860647369}}</ref> and the development of Shia thought in the sub-continent. [[Mohammed Hasan Kamaluddin]] was Bahrain's first consul general to India in 1974, serving from the consulate in [[Mumbai]].

	==Current Status==		==Current Status==
	Bahraini politicians have sought to enhance these long standing ties, with Parliamentary Speaker [[Khalifa Al Dhahrani\|Khalifa Al-Dhahrani]] in 2007 leading a delegation of parliamentarians and business leaders to meet Indian President [[Pratibha Patil]], opposition leader [[L K Advani]], and take part in training and media interviews.<ref>http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=201397&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30254 Gulf Daily News</ref> Politically, it is easier for Bahrain's politicians to seek training and advice from India than it is from the United States or other western alternative.		Bahraini politicians have sought to enhance these long standing ties, with Parliamentary Speaker [[Khalifa Al Dhahrani\|Khalifa Al-Dhahrani]] in 2007 leading a delegation of parliamentarians and business leaders to meet Indian President [[Pratibha Patil]], opposition leader [[L K Advani]], and take part in training and media interviews.<ref>[http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=201397&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30254 Gulf Daily News] {{dead link}}</ref> Politically, it is easier for Bahrain's politicians to seek training and advice from India than it is from the United States or other western alternative.

	In December 2007, the Bahrain India Society was launched in Manama to promote ties between the two countries. Headed by the former Minister of Labour Abdulnabi Al-Shoala, the Society seeks to take advantage of the development in civil society to actively work to strengthen ties between the two countries, not only business links, but according to the body's opening statement in politics, social affairs, science and culture. India's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs E Ahmed and his Bahraini counterpart Dr [[Nazar Al Baharna\|Nazar Al-Baharna]] attended the launch.<ref>http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=202737&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30268 Gulf Daily News</ref>		In December 2007, the Bahrain India Society was launched in Manama to promote ties between the two countries. Headed by the former Minister of Labour Abdulnabi Al-Shoala, the Society seeks to take advantage of the development in civil society to actively work to strengthen ties between the two countries, not only business links, but according to the body's opening statement in politics, social affairs, science and culture. India's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs E Ahmed and his Bahraini counterpart Dr [[Nazar Al Baharna\|Nazar Al-Baharna]] attended the launch.<ref>[http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=202737&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30268 Gulf Daily News] {{dead link}}</ref>

	According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>		According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>

	Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>~~[http~~://www.ndtv.com~~/article~~/india/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-~~khalifa-s~~-first-visit-~~485144~~ ~~'MOUs~~ ~~signed~~ ~~and~~ ~~boosted~~ ~~trade',web~~ India, ~~February~~ ~~2014]~~</ref><ref>http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=371093</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=March ~~13,~~ 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>		Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifas-first-visit-551226\|title=Bahrain seeks to boost ties with India during King Hamad Al Khalifa's first visit\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=7 December 2022}}</ref><ref>http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=371093</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=13 March 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>

	Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019 ~~\|language=en~~ \|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[King Hamad Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite web ~~\|last1=Aug 25 \|first1=PTI {{!}} Updated~~ \|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|access-date=27 August 2019 ~~\|language=en~~}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=Khaleej Times \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|access-date=27 August 2019 ~~\|language=en~~}}</ref>		Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019\|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[King Hamad Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=[[Khaleej Times]] \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref>

	==See also==		==See also==
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	*[[Hinduism in Oman]]		*[[Hinduism in Oman]]

	== References ==		==References==
	{{~~reflist~~}}		{{Reflist}}

			==External links==
	{{commons category\|Relations of Bahrain and India}}		{{commons category\|Relations of Bahrain and India}}
	{{Foreign relations of Bahrain}}		{{Foreign relations of Bahrain}}

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	According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>		According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>

	Bahrain's ruler [[Sheikh Hamad ~~Bin~~ Isa Al-Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifa-s-first-visit-485144 'MOUs signed and boosted trade',web India, February 2014]</ref><ref>http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=371093</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=March 13, 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>		Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifa-s-first-visit-485144 'MOUs signed and boosted trade',web India, February 2014]</ref><ref>http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=371093</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=March 13, 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>

	Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019 \|language=en \|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[King Hamad Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Aug 25 \|first1=PTI {{!}} Updated \|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|language=en}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=Khaleej Times \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|language=en}}</ref>		Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019 \|language=en \|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[King Hamad Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Aug 25 \|first1=PTI {{!}} Updated \|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|language=en}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=Khaleej Times \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|language=en}}</ref>

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	{{Infobox bilateral relations\|Bahrain-India\|Bahrain\|India\|filetype=svg\|envoy1=Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Qaood\|envoy2=Piyush Srivastava\|mission1=[[Embassy of India, Manama]]\|mission2=Embassy of Bahrain, [[New Delhi]]}}		{{Infobox bilateral relations\|Bahrain-India\|Bahrain\|India\|filetype=svg\|envoy1=Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Qaood\|envoy2=Piyush Srivastava\|mission1=[[Embassy of India, Manama]]\|mission2=Embassy of Bahrain, [[New Delhi]]}}
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	According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>		According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>

	Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifas-first-visit-551226\|title=Bahrain seeks to boost ties with India during King Hamad Al Khalifa's first visit\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=7 December 2022~~}}</ref><ref>http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=371093 {{bare URL inline\|date=April 2023~~}}</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=13 March 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>		Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifas-first-visit-551226\|title=Bahrain seeks to boost ties with India during King Hamad Al Khalifa's first visit\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=7 December 2022}}</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=13 March 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>

	Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019\|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[King Hamad Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=[[Khaleej Times]] \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref>		Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019\|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[King Hamad Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=[[Khaleej Times]] \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref>

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	According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>		According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>

	Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifas-first-visit-551226\|title=Bahrain seeks to boost ties with India during King Hamad Al Khalifa's first visit\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=7 December 2022}}</ref><ref>http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=371093</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=13 March 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>		Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifas-first-visit-551226\|title=Bahrain seeks to boost ties with India during King Hamad Al Khalifa's first visit\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=7 December 2022}}</ref><ref>http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=371093 {{bare URL inline\|date=April 2023}}</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=13 March 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>

	Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019\|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[King Hamad Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=[[Khaleej Times]] \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref>		Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019\|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[King Hamad Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=[[Khaleej Times]] \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|date=25 August 2019 \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref>

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	According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>		According to a United States diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009, revealed by WikiLeaks during the [[United States diplomatic cables leak]], [[Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa\|King Hamad]] holds a positive view of India and urged the US to use India's help in Afghanistan.<ref>Copy of diplomatic cable dated 4 November 2009 (29 November 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20101203024217/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/wikileaks-cablegate-bahrains-king-hamad-on-indias-role-in-afghanistan/136082-53.html "Wikileaks Cablegate: Bahrain's King Hamad on India's Role in Afghanistan"]. ''[[IBN Live]]''. Retrieved 13 December 2010.</ref>

	Bahrain's ruler [[Sheikh Hamad ~~Bin~~ Isa Al-Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifa-s-first-visit-485144 'MOUs signed and boosted trade',web India, February 2014]</ref><ref>http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=371093</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=March 13, 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>		Bahrain's ruler Sheikh [[Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa]] visited India in February 2014 during which the two countries signed a number of MOUs during which US$450 million of bilateral trade and investment were signed.<ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/bahrain-seeks-to-boost-ties-with-india-during-king-hamad-al-khalifa-s-first-visit-485144 'MOUs signed and boosted trade',web India, February 2014]</ref><ref>http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=371093</ref> The Prime minister, the President and various ministers from India met and discussed trade and the 350,000+ Indians staying and living on the island. India expressed its support for Bahrain's bid for a non-permanent seat in the [[Security council]] in 2026–27.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/india-bahrain-to-back-each-other-for-un-seat/article1-461854.aspx \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=March 13, 2014 \| title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref>

	Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019 \|language=en \|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[King Hamad Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Aug 25 \|first1=PTI {{!}} Updated \|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|language=en}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=Khaleej Times \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|language=en}}</ref>		Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visited Bahrain on 24–25 August 2019, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Roche \|first1=Elizabeth \|title=PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties \|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-uae-and-bahrain-next-week-1566140804403.html \|website=www.livemint.com \|access-date=18 August 2019 \|language=en \|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> India and Bahrain signed 3 MoUs on space, culture, the [[International Solar Alliance]] and the RuPay card.<ref>{{cite web \|title=PM Modi in Bahrain: Signs 3 MOUs, Conferred with UAE's Highest Civilian Award \|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/pm-modi-in-bahrain-signs-3-mous-conferred-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-2283049.html \|website=News18 \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|date=24 August 2019}}</ref> King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded Modi with the Member 1st Class of the [[King Hamad Order of the Renaissance]], the country's third highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Aug 25 \|first1=PTI {{!}} Updated \|title=Bahrain confers The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to PM Modi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-confers-the-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-to-pm-modi/articleshow/70826688.cms \|website=The Times of India \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|language=en}}</ref> Modi offered prayers at the Shreenathji temple in Manama on 25 August 2019, the oldest temple in the country, and also inaugurated a US$4.2 million project to redevelop the temple complex.<ref>{{cite web \|title=In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bahrain-pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-project-at-200-year-old-temple-2090069 \|website=NDTV.com \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Sankar \|first1=Anjana \|title=Modi inaugurates temple renovation project in Bahrain \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/modi-inaugurates-temple-renovation-project-in-bahrain \|website=Khaleej Times \|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> On the same day, Bahrain announced that it had issued official pardons to 250 Indian citizens imprisoned in the country.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bahrain-pardons-250-indian-prisoners/articleshow/70826360.cms \|website=The Times of India \|access-date=27 August 2019 \|language=en}}</ref>