GUDAIBIA PALACE: His Royal Highness, Prime Minister, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, expressed satisfaction over the advanced level of Bahraini-Pakistani relations in all fields, especially the military and defence fields, in light of the existing mutual understanding and joint coordination on a number of regional and international issues.
HRH Premier underscored the importance of continuous coordination and cooperation between Bahrain and Pakistan vis-à-vis various regional and international issues.
He also affirmed the need to enhance coordination at the bilateral, Asian and international levels so as to contribute to efforts to support global security and stability and combat all forms of terrorism.
HRH Premier reviewed with the Pakistani Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman the latest regional and global developments.
HRH PM also applauded friendly Pakistan’s supportive stances towards GCC countries’ efforts to maintain security in the region and safeguard it against any interference that may destabilize it.
He said that such stances stemmed from the long-standing relations between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Pakistan.
HRH Premier pointed out that the Arabian Gulf region had succeeded in overcoming the serious incidents and challenges it had gone through, thanks to the strength of its people and cooperation with its friendly countries, stressing that the GCC will continue doing all what it deems necessary to ensure its right to a secure life through preventing any interference that may undermine its security.
HRH Premier made the remarks as he received at the Gudaibiya Palace on Sunday the Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, who introduced to him the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee in Pakistan General Rashid Mahmood.
General Rashid Mahmood conveyed to HRH Premier Greetings from the Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, and their wishes of further progress and prosperity to Bahrain, under its leadership.
HRH Premier conveyed his greetings to the Pakistani President and Prime Minister, and wishes of more progress and prosperity to friendly Pakistan.