Pakistan for enhanced cooperation with Bahrain

The Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said his country attaches special importance to its good relations with the Kingdom of Bahrain. He met Commander of the National Guard of Bahrain Lt.-Gen. Sheikh Mohammad bin Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa who called on him at PM House here, according to an official press release. The two exchanged views on bilateral and regional matters and Pakistani PM reaffirmed the importance Pakistan attached to brotherly relations with the Kingdom of Bahrain. PM Nawaz added that Bahrain also hosts a sizeable Pakistani community, which is making positive contribution to the development of Bahrain and is sending remittances, supporting Pakistan's economy as well. He also stressed the importance of deepening investment ties to impart greater vigor to the economic partnership between the two countries, said the press release. Pakistani premier highlighted the excellent relations between Pakistan and Bahrain, marked by growing trade as well as close cooperation at the multilateral forums. The Commander of the National Guard of Bahrain re-iterated the commitment of Kingdom of Bahrain to further strengthening ties between the two governments and its people, the release added.