President Asif Zardari calls for translating Pak-Bahrain relations into rewarding economic partnership

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan attaches a great value to its fraternal ties with Bahrain which are based on shared religion, culture and history.

He expressed these views while talking to the Bahrain National Guard Commander General Sheikh Mohammad bin Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Tuesday.

He highlighted the need to translate the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bahrain into a mutually rewarding economic partnership.

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. He stated 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 Bahrain National Guard commander felicitated the President on assuming the office for the second time and expressed the hope that Pakistan would move forward under his leadership. He said that both countries enjoyed excellent defence cooperation and expressed his gratitude for the supportive role of the armed forces. He also reiterated Bahrain’s continued support to Pakistan. General Sheikh Mohammad bin Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa extended an invitation to the President to visit Bahrain.

The President thanked the Commander of the National Guard of Bahrain for his visit and felicitations. Bahrain Ambassador to Pakistan Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Abdul Qader was also present during the meeting.