ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bahrain have reaffirmed their resolve to further enhance bilateral defence and security cooperation, a military statement said on Tuesday.
General Shaikh Mohammad Bin ISA Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander of the Bahrain National Guard, called on the Chief of the Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at General Headquarters (GHQ), the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
Commander of the Bahrain National Guard, General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa has appreciated professionalism, operational readiness, and contributions of Pakistan’s Armed Forces towards regional peace and stability@OfficialDGISPR @dgprPaknavy @DGPR_PAF #News… pic.twitter.com/XA6hXP1pqI
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During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, the regional security environment, and avenues for enhanced bilateral defence and security cooperation were discussed.
“Both dignitaries expressed satisfaction over the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Bahrain and underscored the importance of further strengthening military-to-military collaboration,” ISPR said.
Earlier, Commander Bahrain National Guard called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters.
At Naval Headquarters, the meeting focused on bilateral defence collaboration and regional security dynamics. Commander Bahrain National Guard commended Pakistan Navy’s constructive role in advancing cooperative maritime security across the region, expressing appreciation for its role as the regional maritime security stabilizer, ISPR said.
During the meeting at Air Headquarters, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, highlighted Pakistan Air Force’s modernisation efforts, including capability enhancement, infrastructure development, indigenization, and advanced training reforms.
“Discussions focused on emerging defence technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, advanced sensors, and digital innovation, as well as evolving air defence challenges and integrated defence architectures,” the statement said.
The Bahraini commander praised the professionalism, operational readiness, and contributions of Pakistan’s Armed Forces towards regional peace and stability. He also praised the modernisation initiatives and indigenous capabilities of the Pakistan Armed Forces, expressing interest in further cooperation in training, emerging technologies, and capacity-building initiatives.
The visit reflects the strong and enduring defence partnership between Pakistan and Bahrain and is expected to further advance bilateral military cooperation for the mutual benefit of both brotherly nations, ISPR said.
