Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Mr Mohamed Ebrahim Mohamed Abdul Qader, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
The President said Pakistan greatly values its close and fraternal relations with Bahrain, rooted in shared religion and culture. In the backdrop of Prime Minister’s recent visit to Bahrain he said the warm welcome and gracious hospitality extended to him reflected the depth of ties between the two brotherly countries.
President Zardari recalled that Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had invited the Bahraini leadership, including His Majesty the King, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Deputy Crown Prince, to visit Pakistan, and said Pakistan looks forward to hosting them. He appreciated His Majesty the King of Bahrain’s gracious acceptance of the invitation to visit Pakistan.
The President congratulated Bahrain on its election to the United Nations Security Council for the 2026–2027 term and thanked the Kingdom for its solidarity and support following the recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan.
Highlighting economic cooperation, the President said Pakistan is keen to strengthen trade and investment ties with Bahrain and welcomes efforts to enhance bilateral trade and investment. He invited Bahraini investors to explore opportunities in priority sectors, including food security, IT and tourism.
The President expressed appreciation for the Pakistani community in Bahrain, noting their positive contribution to Bahrain’s economy and their role in supporting Pakistan through remittances. He thanked the Kingdom for the respect and opportunities extended to over 100,000 Pakistanis and conveyed gratitude for His Majesty’s generous pardoning of Pakistani prisoners.
Parliamentary Leader of PPP in the Senate, Senator Shery Rehman, and Senator Saleem Mandviwala also attended the meeting.
