Key Takeaways
- Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani arrives in Islamabad for a two-day visit.
- The visit aims to co-chair the third session of the Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC).
- Discussions will cover trade, investment, defence, and cultural exchanges.
Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani has arrived in Islamabad for a two-day visit, where he will co-chair the third session of the Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) with his Pakistani counterpart. The visit underscores the close and cordial ties between the two nations.
According to the Foreign Office (FO), Al Zayani was received at the airport by Economic Affairs Division Secretary Muhammad Humair Karim and Additional Secretary (Middle East) Zahid Hussain. The FO stated that the visit reflects the shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The two sides will review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and 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. The FO added that the two countries maintain regular high-level exchanges and close cooperation across a wide range of areas.
In an earlier statement, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had chaired an inter-ministerial meeting to review preparations for the Pakistan-Bahrain JMC. Dar had directed the ministries concerned to finalise preparations in close coordination and pursue concrete outcomes from the Bahrain FM’s visit.
The visit reflects the strong momentum in Pakistan-Bahrain relations and the shared commitment of both countries to further deepen bilateral cooperation and advance mutually beneficial ties. The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding to promote business between the two countries following the last JMC session in July 2021, which was held in Manama.
During their last meeting in September, Dar and Al Zayani discussed bilateral relations, including preparations for the forthcoming JMC session. They also exchanged views on regional and international developments, with Al Zayani appreciating Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability.
The two sides will also exchange views on regional and international developments of mutual interest and cooperation at multilateral forums. The visit is expected to further strengthen the already close and cordial relations between Pakistan and Bahrain.
