ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday invited the businessmen of Bahrain to explore the huge potential of business activities in Pakistan and invest in various sectors.
The prime minister also stressed to further boost the trade volume of the two countries.
PM Shehbaz expressed these views while talking to a delegation of Parliamentary delegation of Bahrain led by the Speaker of the Council of Representatives of Bahrain, Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam who called on him here at the PM House.
He stressed that the exchange of the parliamentary delegations of the two countries was important to further enhance bilateral ties. He also conveyed his best wishes to the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa.
“The brotherly relations of Pakistan and Bahrain are very strong and based on the shared beliefs, history, and culture,” the prime minister added.
He emphasised the valuable contributions of Pakistanis living in Bahrain, who are providing essential services in the country.
He also called for greater collaboration between Pakistan, Bahrain, and the broader Muslim Ummah to enhance relief efforts for their Palestinian brothers and sisters.
H.E. Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives of Bahrain calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
February, 2025. pic.twitter.com/1mAEBxVwkC— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) February 19, 2025
National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi, and senior government officials were also present on the occasion.
According to the foreign office, Pakistan’s trade with Bahrain ranges between $500 million and $1 billion. Major exports include meat, vegetables, rice, tobacco, and textiles. Imports from Bahrain include petroleum and its products, ferrous waste, scrap, and aluminium.
Earlier this month, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that Pakistan sees significant potential in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market, which includes Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman.
In recent months, Pakistan has ramped up its engagement with international partners and allies as it works through a fragile economic recovery, supported by a $7 billion IMF facility granted in September.
