Bahrain general congratulates Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday received a telephone call from the National Guard Commander of Bahrain, General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa who discussed bilateral relations with him.

The National Guard Commander of Bahrain extended his warm felicitations to Shehbaz on his assumption of office as the Prime Minister.

The premier thanked him for his gracious gesture. He underlined the importance Pakistan attached to its relations with Bahrain and reaffirmed his government's commitment to forge deeper economic, trade and investment cooperation.

Lauding the successful measures undertaken by Bahrain against the global pandemic, the prime minister thanked the Bahraini leadership for looking after Pakistani expatriates, especially during the pandemic.

He also welcomed the project of King Hamad Nursing University and Associated Medical Sciences Hospital in Islamabad, which was a testament to the close brotherly relationship between the two countries.

The prime minister added that he looked forward to welcoming King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa to Pakistan, at an early date.

Bahrain is home to a large Pakistani diaspora in the Gulf Region. Pakistan and Bahrain enjoy close, cordial ties resting on the firm foundation of shared faith and values.

The two countries closely collaborate bilaterally, as well as on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Pakistan and Bahrain celebrated 50 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2021.