HM King Hamad receives PAF Air Chief
Manama, Jan. 26 (BNA)-- His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Safriya Palace today the Air Chief of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt.
The Pakistani official conveyed to HM the King the greetings of Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as well as their best wishes of further progress and prosperity to Bahrain and its people.
HM the King welcomed the Pakistani military commander and asked him to convey his greetings to the Pakistani President and Premier as well as his best wishes of more progress and prosperity to the Pakistani people.
HM the King took pride in the distinguished level of bilateral relations of friendship and cooperation and their progress in various fields. He also voiced Bahrain's keenness to further boost cooperation with Pakistan mainly in the military and defence field.
HM King Hamad underlined the importance of exchanging such visits and maintaining consultation and coordination to further promote bilateral cooperation for the best interests of both countries. He also discussed with the Pakistani official regional and international issues of common concern.
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PAF chief visits Bahrain defence HQ
ISLAMABAD - Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, visited the General Headquarters of Bahrain Defence Forces on Monday.
He is visiting Bahrain on the official invitation of Royal Bahrain Air Force. On his arrival, he was presented with the Guard of Honour by a smartly turned out contingent.
The Air Chief called on Field Marshal Khalifa bin Ahmad Al-Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of Bahrain Defence Forces. The Air Chief also called on Brig General Hamad Bin Abdullah Al-Khalifa, Commander Royal Bahrain Air Force.
During the meetings, the matters pertaining to mutual professional interest came under discussion. They also expressed satisfaction on the current level of cooperation between the two Air Forces and agreed to explore new avenues to enhance bilateral professional cooperation.