Key Takeaways
- Bahrain Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani arrives in Pakistan for a two-day official visit.
- The visit includes co-chairing the 3rd Session of the Pakistan–Bahrain Joint Ministerial Commission.
- Both countries aim to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, defence, and cultural exchanges.
Bahrain's Foreign Minister, Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, has arrived in Islamabad at the invitation of Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, for a two-day official visit.
The visit is part of a broader effort to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, which are known for their close, brotherly ties based on shared values and longstanding people-to-people connections.
During the visit, the DPM/FM and Al Zayani will co-chair the 3rd Session of the Pakistan–Bahrain Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), a platform for reviewing and enhancing the scope of bilateral cooperation.
The two sides will discuss ways to further strengthen cooperation across diverse areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, economic cooperation, defence and security, labour and manpower, and cultural exchanges.
In addition to these bilateral discussions, the visit will also provide an opportunity for the two countries to exchange views on regional and international developments of mutual interest and cooperation at multilateral forums.
Pakistan and Bahrain maintain regular high-level exchanges and close cooperation across a wide range of areas, reflecting the strong momentum in their bilateral relations.
The visit underscores the shared commitment of both countries to further deepen bilateral cooperation and advance mutually beneficial ties, highlighting the importance of ongoing dialogue and collaboration in the region.
The two countries have a long history of close, brotherly relations, founded on shared faith, common values, mutual respect, and longstanding people-to-people links, which continue to form the bedrock of their cooperation.
