Staff Report:
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Bahraini King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and discussed bilateral cooperation and regional situation.
The Prime Minister apprised the Bahraini King of the International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan, to be held in Geneva on 9 January 2023, and requested high-level participation from Bahrain.
His Majesty the King expressed firm support for the initiatives to strengthen Pakistan’s response during its reconstruction and rehabilitation phase after the climate-induced floods in the country.
Climate-induced flood
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored the importance Pakistan attached to its cordial and historical relationship with the Kingdom of Bahrain. Both the leaders expressed satisfaction at the close cooperation between the two countries at the multilateral forums.
His Majesty the King reciprocated the Prime Minister’s sentiments and reassured the Bahraini leadership‘s desire to deepen further and broaden bilateral relations with Pakistan.
The two leaders agreed to maintain close contact and work together on all issues of mutual interest.