Mohsin Naqvi discusses enhanced security cooperation with Bahrain

MANAMA: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Manama, Bahrain, on a one-day official visit. He was warmly received at the Bahrain International Airport by his counterpart Interior Minister General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa.

Upon his arrival at the Ministry of Interior Headquarters, Manama Fort, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was presented a guard of honor. The interior minister held an important meeting with his Bahraini counterpart General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. Matters of mutual interest and security cooperation were discussed. Both sides emphasized the need to further enhance security cooperation. Discussions were also held on bilateral cooperation in counter terrorism, anti-human trafficking and anti-narcotics. Both sides also focused on strengthening security cooperation to address regional and global challenges and making Pakistan Bahrain Joint Security Committee more effective. Both sides appreciated the coordination and cooperation between the two countries in security and other sectors.

The Bahraini interior minister described Minister Naqvi’s visit an opportunity to further solidify the security ties based on the strong relations between the two countries. He added that Bahrain holds security cooperation and coordination with Pakistan in high regard. Naqvi emphasized that enhancing cooperation between the two interior ministries in combating narcotics and human trafficking is the need of the hour. He also invited his Bahraini counterpart to visit Pakistan. He also recorded his remarks in the visitors book at the Bahraini Ministry of Interior.

Bahrain’s Deputy Interior Minister Major General Adel bin Khalifa bin Hamad, Chief of Public Security, senior military officers, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Bahrain, deputy Head of Mission and other senior diplomatic officials were also present on the occasion.