Islamabad:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan welcomed Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, during his official visit to Islamabad for the third Bahrain-Pakistan Joint Ministerial Committee meeting.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Prime Minister Sharif praised the strong bilateral relations between the two countries and emphasized Pakistan's dedication to enhancing cooperation for mutual benefits. He extended greetings and best wishes to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa through Dr. Al Zayani.
Prime Minister Sharif also reflected on his visit to Bahrain last November and the discussions he had with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister about strengthening cooperation. He expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the Joint Ministerial Committee meeting, noting their importance in advancing shared interests.
Dr. Al Zayani conveyed the greetings and best wishes of Bahrain’s King and Crown Prince to Pakistan and its people. He also expressed Bahrain's gratitude for Pakistan's diplomatic efforts in mediating negotiations between the United States and Iran, highlighting Prime Minister Sharif's role in achieving a memorandum of understanding and ceasing military operations.
The discussions further explored opportunities to enhance cooperation, focusing on economic, trade, investment, and development sectors.