Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, at Al Safriya Palace. His Excellency President Zardari was accompanied by Her Excellency Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, First Lady of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. During the meeting, His Majesty the King and HE the Pakistani President exchanged cordial talks reflecting the longstanding ties and close cooperation between the two countries at all levels.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Majesty the King commended the successful visit of HE President Zardari to the Kingdom of Bahrain and its positive outcomes in enhancing bilateral relations. His Majesty expressed appreciation for His Excellency's role and efforts in further developing these relations.
HM the King and HE the Pakistani President also attended an Arabian horse show, which included a military formation by the Royal Guard cavalry of the Bahrain Defence Force. His Excellency was briefed on the horses and the longstanding efforts made in Bahrain to care for and preserve their bloodlines.
HE President Zardari expressed appreciation to HM the King for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his accompanying delegation. His Excellency praised the horse show and the Kingdom's efforts to preserve these purebred horses.