ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan attaches great value to its fraternal ties with Bahrain which are based on shared religion, culture and history.
Talking to the Commander of the National Guard of Bahrain General Sheikh Mohammad bin Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Tuesday, the president highlighted the need to translate the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bahrain into a mutually rewarding economic partnership.
The Ambassador of Bahrain to Pakistan Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Abdul Qader was also present during the meeting.
پاکستان بحرین کے ساتھ تعلقات کو خصوصی اہمیت دیتا ہے: صدر مملکت آصف علی زرداری
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Welcoming the visiting Commander, the president said that Pakistan and Bahrain enjoyed excellent relations which needed to be further strengthened in the areas of mutual interest.
The president said that it was his firm belief that Pakistan would grow stronger as it had immense potential to become a prosperous Country.
During the meeting, the Commander of the National Guard of Bahrain felicitated the president on assuming the office for the second time and expressed the hope that Pakistan would move forward under his leadership.
General Sheikh Mohammad bin Isa said that both Ccountries enjoyed excellent defence cooperation and expressed his gratitude for the supportive role of the Armed Forces of Pakistan.
The Commander of the National Guard of Bahrain also reiterated Bahrain’s continued support to Pakistan. He extended an invitation to the President to visit Bahrain.
President Asif Ali Zardari thanked the Commander of the National Guard of Bahrain for his visit and felicitations.