ISLAMABAD: General Shaikh Mohamed bin Isa bin Salman AI-Khalifa, commander of the National Guard of Bahrain, called on Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir and discussed with him bilateral military cooperation and training exchanges between the two countries, the Pakistani military said on Saturday.
The meeting was held at the General Headquarters of Pakistan Army in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistani military’s media wing.
Both leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, including regional security dynamics, counter-terrorism efforts and training exchanges.
“Pakistan values its traditionally strong defense, diplomatic and economic relations with Kingdom of Bahrain,” Gen Munir was quoted as saying by the ISPR.
He underscored Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing military ties with Bahrain and emphasized upon the importance of collaboration in addressing shared security challenges and promoting peace and stability in the region.
“The visiting dignitary commended Pakistan for its efforts in combating terrorism and extremism and acknowledged the professionalism and dedication of Pakistan Army,” the ISPR said.
“He reaffirmed Bahrain’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Pakistan in defense and security domains.”
Bahraini commander, Pakistan army chief discuss military cooperation, training exchanges
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Bahraini commander, Pakistan army chief discuss military cooperation, training exchanges
- Gen Asim Munir stresses the importance of collaboration in addressing shared security challenges, promoting regional peace
- The army chief says Pakistan values its traditionally strong defense, diplomatic and economic relations with Kingdom of Bahrain
Pakistan president to visit Bahrain on Jan.13-16 to hold trade, defense talks
- Asif Ali Zardari will meet King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad
- Both nations have been seeking to deepen ties following a bilateral investment summit in May 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will visit Bahrain on Jan. 13-16 where he would meet King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, the Pakistani foreign office said on Monday, adding the talks would encompass trade and defense cooperation.
Pakistan and Bahrain have maintained close diplomatic, trade, investment and defense relations and have lately been focusing on strengthening their cooperation in key economic sectors.
The Pakistan president’s visit will be focused on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest for both nations, according to the foreign office in Islamabad.
“The visit seeks to reinforce Pakistan’s longstanding cooperation with the brotherly Gulf nation while expanding opportunities for collaboration in trade and economic partnership, defense and security, and people-to-people ties,” the Pakistani foreign office said.
The development comes amid increasing economic engagement between the two countries, following the Pakistan-Bahrain Investment Summit in May last year. Both sides signed contracts worth $13 million at the summit.
Bahrain is also home to a significant Pakistani expatriate community, a major source of remittances to the South Asian country and often highlighted by officials as a key pillar of bilateral relations.
