ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's army chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, received Bahrain's top military award from Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad while visiting the Arab state on Thursday.
The Order of Bahrain (First Class) was awarded to the army chief on behalf of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in a small gathering attended by senior officials of the two countries.
Pakistan and Bahrain enjoy close diplomatic relations and their top leaders have frequently visited each other in the past.
The two countries have largely built their relationship on trade, foreign direct investment and defense cooperation.
Bahrain also provides employment opportunities to Pakistani laborers who play an important role in their nation's economy by sending remittances to their homeland.
