The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Syed Yusuf Reza Gillani on Tuesday reiterated Pakistan’s full support in safeguarding Bahrain’s security and stability.
Premier Gillani expressed these views during a meeting with Bahrain’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa in Islamabad.
Shaikh Khalid, who left Bahrain on Monday along with 13-member delegation, told Pakistan community in Bahrain that both country’s would continue to work for the stability, security and durability of the democratic institutions.
Foreign Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa conveyed greetings from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, to the Pakistani Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani and their wishes of continuous good health and happiness to him and of further progress and prosperity to Pakistan and its brotherly people.
Speaking during a meeting with the Pakistani Premier, the Foreign Minister hailed the advanced Bahrain-Pakistan ties and expressed satisfaction at its steady growth.
He also briefed Premier Yusuf Reza Gillani on the latest developments in the Kingdom.
In the context, the Pakistani Prime Minister voiced his country’s solidarity with Bahrain, reiterating his support for all the measures and steps taken so far by the Kingdom for the sake of safeguarding its security and stability.
He also asserted Pakistan’s rejection of any foreign interference in Bahrain’s domestic affairs.
The Pakistani Premier also lauded the distinguished Bahraini-Pakistani relations in all fields, reflecting the two countries joint keenness to enhance their cooperation for the common interests of their peoples.
The two sides also highlighted the importance of the strategic cooperation between the GCC countries and Pakistan, calling for the need to set up genuine partnership at all levels.