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Zardari, Bahrain King agree to further bolster ties
Updated at: 0102 PST, Thursday, August 18, 2011
BAHRAIN: President Asif Ali Zardari and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on Wednesday agreed upon further promoting the existing Pakistan-Bahrain bilateral ties through enhanced economic interactions, promotion and facilitation of business community, providing mutual support to meet each another's requirements, and taking advantage of the shared perceptions on a host of issues and work hand in hand for the stability and peace of the region.
The two leaders during their meeting on Wednesday also decided to promote institutional cooperation between the two countries so as to meet mutual requirements in not only traditional areas of cooperation but also to explore new opportunities in economic, commercial and cultural fields.
The meeting took place here at King's Palace in Bahrain during President Zardari's brief visit to Bahrain on the invitation of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
On arrival, President Zardari was received at the airport by the King himself. It was followed by a reception at the King's place where King Hamad had hosted Iftar dinner for the visiting President.
The dinner was followed by a detailed discussion of the leadership of the two countries with focus on bilateral ties and the situation in the region.
Briefing the media Spokesperson to the President Farhatullah Babar said that the visit was taking place on the invitation of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa which was conveyed through Commander National Guards of Bahrain Lt. Gen. Sheikh Mohammad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa during his recent visit to Pakistan.
This visit, he said, would further strengthen the mutual relationship and would boost the bilateral cooperation in a number of areas of mutual interest.
Farhatullah Babar said that during the two leaders' one on one meeting, President Zardari lauded the leadership of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and appreciated the socio-economic development witnessed under his able leadership.
Farhatullah Babar said that other matters that came under discussion during the meeting included Pakistan's ongoing fight against extremism and the regional situation with special reference to that of Middle East.
King Hamad appreciated the valiant struggle of law enforcing agencies against the militants. He also lauded Pakistan's efforts towards peace and stability of the region. (APP)
Updated at: 0102 PST, Thursday, August 18, 2011
BAHRAIN: President Asif Ali Zardari and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on Wednesday agreed upon further promoting the existing Pakistan-Bahrain bilateral ties through enhanced economic interactions, promotion and facilitation of business community, providing mutual support to meet each another's requirements, and taking advantage of the shared perceptions on a host of issues and work hand in hand for the stability and peace of the region.
The two leaders during their meeting on Wednesday also decided to promote institutional cooperation between the two countries so as to meet mutual requirements in not only traditional areas of cooperation but also to explore new opportunities in economic, commercial and cultural fields.
The meeting took place here at King's Palace in Bahrain during President Zardari's brief visit to Bahrain on the invitation of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
On arrival, President Zardari was received at the airport by the King himself. It was followed by a reception at the King's place where King Hamad had hosted Iftar dinner for the visiting President.
The dinner was followed by a detailed discussion of the leadership of the two countries with focus on bilateral ties and the situation in the region.
Briefing the media Spokesperson to the President Farhatullah Babar said that the visit was taking place on the invitation of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa which was conveyed through Commander National Guards of Bahrain Lt. Gen. Sheikh Mohammad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa during his recent visit to Pakistan.
This visit, he said, would further strengthen the mutual relationship and would boost the bilateral cooperation in a number of areas of mutual interest.
Farhatullah Babar said that during the two leaders' one on one meeting, President Zardari lauded the leadership of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and appreciated the socio-economic development witnessed under his able leadership.
Farhatullah Babar said that other matters that came under discussion during the meeting included Pakistan's ongoing fight against extremism and the regional situation with special reference to that of Middle East.
King Hamad appreciated the valiant struggle of law enforcing agencies against the militants. He also lauded Pakistan's efforts towards peace and stability of the region. (APP)