During his maiden visit to the kingdom, the premier met the king at the Sakhir Palace.
PM Imran Khan along with SAPM Zulfi Bukhari in meeting with Bahrain's king, Salman Bin Hamd Bin Esa. pic.twitter.com/oY7SjIJK8g
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) December 16, 2019
PM Imran’s visit to Bahrain comes on the invitation of King Hamad to attend the country’s National Day celebrations as a guest of honour.
On the invitation of King of Bahrain His Majesty Sheikh Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, Prime Minister Imran Khan is visiting the Kingdom of Bahrain to attend the National Day of Bahrain as Guest of Honor. #PMIKinBahrain pic.twitter.com/0R3BKEXVoj
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) December 16, 2019
The prime minister touched down in Manama earlier in the day and was received by Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and presented with a guard of honour at a red-carpet reception.
Prime Minister Imran Khan upon arrival at Al-Qudaibiya Palace in Manama, Bahrain was received by Crown Prince of Bahrain Salman Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and being presented with a guard of honour at a reception ceremony. #PMIKinBahrain pic.twitter.com/j9AOQjwETd
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) December 16, 2019
Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived at Al-Qudaibiya Palace in Manama, Bahrain. Crown Prince of Bahrain Salman Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa received the Prime Minister with a red carpet welcome at the airport. #PMIKinBahrain pic.twitter.com/UDOsOcQe18
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) December 16, 2019
Discussions were held on Pakistan-Bahrain bilateral issues and the regional situation, according to Radio Pakistan.
The prime minister and crown prince also witnessed signing of memorandum of understandings (MoUs) in fields of higher education and scientific research, sports and medical sciences.
The premier is accompanied by a high-level delegation including cabinet members and senior government officials.
This is PM Imran’s first visit to Bahrain since assuming office in August 2018.
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