President for strengthening economic ties with Bahrain

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan attaches great value to its fraternal ties with Bahrain, which are based on shared religion, culture, and history.

He emphasised the need to translate the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bahrain into a mutually rewarding economic partnership.

The president expressed these sentiments during a meeting with the Commander of the National Guard of Bahrain, General Sheikh Mohammad bin Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Tuesday.

The Ambassador of Bahrain to Pakistan, Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Abdul Qader, was also present.Welcoming the visiting commander, the president remarked that Pakistan and Bahrain enjoyed excellent relations that needed further strengthening in areas of mutual interest.

He expressed a firm belief in Pakistan’s potential to grow stronger and become a prosperous country.During the meeting, the commander of the National Guard of Bahrain congratulated the president on assuming office for the second time and hoped that Pakistan would progress under his leadership.

He acknowledged the excellent defence cooperation between both countries and thanked the armed forces of Pakistan for their supportive role, reiterating Bahrain’s continued support for Pakistan.

General Sheikh Mohammad bin Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa extended an invitation to the president to visit Bahrain, which was graciously accepted. President Zardari thanked the commander of the National Guard of Bahrain for his visit and felicitations.