Ambassador of Pakistan
to Bahrain, Javed Malik met with Deputy Prime Minister and senior member of the
Royal Family of Bahrain His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa and
briefed him about various initiatives being taken to expand and upgrade the
bilateral ties between both countries, says a press release received from
Bahrain here today.
Ambassador Javed Malik highlighted that in
line with the vision of the leadership, both countries agreed to upgrade their
diplomatic relations to a Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) and the commission
held its first meeting under the chairmanship of Foreign Ministers early this
year in Islamabad. This was major milestone, and it would ensure that relations
continue to grow in a structured manner. Similarly, for the first time,
Pakistan Bahrain Business Opportunities Conferences were held in Bahrain and
Islamabad which was a significant step towards bringing the business
communities closer and exploring opportunities to enhance our economic ties.
Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammad Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa said that Bahrain
attaches immense importance to its relations with Pakistan, and the stability
and progress of Pakistan a matter of great satisfaction to the people and
government of Pakistan. He said that Pakistan is a important member of
the Muslim world and is playing a vital role for the stability of the region.
He said that Pakistan has strong ties with Bahrain and the GCC states and the
success of progress of our people and countries is interconnected. He
appreciated the positive role being played by Ambassador Javed Malik and
assured him of all his support.