Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has strengthened bilateral ties with Bahrain during a visit to the Gulf nation. The two leaders agreed to boost two-way relations and reaffirmed their commitment to providing new dimensions to the brotherly relationship between Pakistan and Bahrain. The President was greeted with the Guard of Honor at the Qasr al-Qadibiyah palace and was awarded Bahrain’s highest honor, the Order of Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, First Class. The award was conferred in recognition of the President’s efforts to promote bilateral ties and invaluable services.
President Zardari and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a one-on-one meeting, discussing ways to enhance cooperation in trade and investment sectors. The President invited Bahraini investors to invest in Pakistan and emphasized the need for joint projects in agriculture, IT, healthcare, tourism, and infrastructure development. The defense and security sectors were identified as an essential pillar of bilateral relations. The meeting also focused on regional cooperation, with an emphasis on unity and tolerance in the face of global and regional challenges.
President Zardari expressed gratitude for the facilities provided to over 116,000 Pakistani expatriates living in Bahrain. The King Hamad University in Islamabad was recognized as a symbol of Pakistan-Bahrain friendship during the meeting. The two leaders agreed to maintain close contact through international forums, including the United Nations.
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa described President Zardari’s visit as a significant milestone in bilateral relations and praised the role of the Pakistani community in Bahrain. The meeting concluded with a ceremonial reception in honor of President Zardari and his delegation.
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