# Pope Tawadros II meets Bahraini Minister, church says Discussions focused on promoting peaceful coexistence and the importance of investing in young people, the church said. By the Church Desk of Coptic News. - Published: 13 October 2026, 16:57 New York time (2026-10-13T20:57:28+00:00) The Coptic Orthodox Church said on 29 September 2026 that Pope Tawadros II received H.E. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa at the Papal Residence in Cairo. The Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications of the Kingdom of Bahrain and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance attended the meeting. Discussions during the meeting focused on promoting peaceful coexistence, dialogue, and mutual understanding, as well as strengthening national security and safety to build stable societies, the church said. Pope Tawadros II highlighted the role of the Church’s youth forums in building capacities, developing personalities, and fostering responsibility and national belonging. The Pope also emphasized the importance of investing in young people as a pillar for a future of peace, cooperation, and mutual respect. ## Sources 1. [H.H. Pope Tawadros II Receives H.E. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global](), Coptic Orthodox Church. Published 2026-09-29. Accessed 2026-10-13. --- - Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) - Canonical URL: https://coptic-news.com/2026/10/pope-tawadros-ii-meets-bahraini-minister-church-says/