ISLAMABAD: Senior military officials from Pakistan and Bahrain have reaffirmed the resolve to enhance bilateral cooperation between their forces, Pakistan Army’s media wing said in a statement on Thursday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Shaikh Abdulaziz Saud Mubarak Al-Khalifa, Chief of Staff Bahrain National Guard called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Pakistan’s Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi.
“During the meeting, both military leaders discussed evolving regional environment and related security issues,” the ISPR said.
It added they emphasised broadening the scope and depth of existing bilateral military engagements and cooperation between both countries.
“The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism,” the statement said.
Pakistan enjoys cordial relations with most Middle Eastern nations, including Bahrain. Pakistani and Bahraini forces last month took part in a two-week-long joint military exercise, Al-BADAR, in Pakistan’s northwest.
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.
Bahrain 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.
