ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday underscored Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation with Bahrain in diverse fields, including trade, investment, energy, and human resource development.
He was talking to Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, who called on him in Islamabad during his visit to Pakistan to co-chair the 3rd session of the Pakistan- Bahrain Joint Ministerial Commission, along with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan.
The PM expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bahrain. Shehbaz Sharif warmly welcomed the Bahraini Foreign Minister and conveyed his best wishes to the leadership and people of Bahrain.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s deep appreciation for the longstanding and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Bahrain, founded on shared values, mutual trust, and close people-to-people ties.
The FM of Bahrain conveyed the greetings and good wishes of the leadership of his country to the PM. He reaffirmed Bahrain’s commitment to further enhancing bilateral cooperation across mutually beneficial areas.The two sides exchanged views on regional and international developments and emphasized the importance of continued consultations and coordination on issues of mutual interest.
The PM expressed confidence that the 3rd session of the Pakistan- Bahrain Joint Ministerial Commission would provide further impetus to bilateral cooperation and contribute to deepening the multifaceted relationship between the two countries.
The meeting was held in a warm and cordial atmosphere, reflecting the close and longstanding fraternal ties between Pakistan and Bahrain.
Also, Pakistan and Bahrain have reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation across a broad spectrum of sectors.
The resolve was expressed at the third session of the Pakistan-Bahrain Joint Ministerial Commission, co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Bahrain’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, in Islamabad today.
Later, addressing a joint news conference, the Deputy Prime Minister said they have signed the protocol of the third session of the Joint Ministerial Commission, reflecting the shared resolve to further strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.He mentioned that a key outcome of the session was the strengthening of the institutional framework through the operationalization of several joint working groups. He said these mechanisms will help ensure regular engagement and effective implementation of the decisions taken by the Joint Ministerial Commission.
Ishaq Dar said both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in trade and investment promotion, industrial collaboration, agriculture and food security, skills development, higher education, information technology, logistics and maritime affairs, among other areas. He said they particularly welcomed closer engagement between the business communities of the two countries.
