First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, visited the Bahrain National Museum and the Pearl
Museum in Manama.
The First Lady was accompanied by the Minister-in-Waiting of Bahrain, H.E. Ms. Amna bint
Ahmed Al Romaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning. Upon arrival, she was received by
Ms. Farah Mohamed Mattar, Director General of Museums and Culture, and Mr. Hani Ali
Behzad, Director of Communications and Partnerships.
During the visit, the First Lady was given a guided walking tour of both museums, which offer a
compelling showcase of Bahrain’s rich cultural heritage, deep historical roots, and civilizational
legacy, including the Kingdom’s globally renowned traditions of maritime life and pearl diving.
Her Excellency expressed deep appreciation for the warm hospitality and the opportunity to
witness Bahrain’s cultural and historical treasures firsthand. She underscored the importance of
preserving national heritage and safeguarding history as a source of identity, unity, and
inspiration for future generations.
The First Lady also highlighted the strong potential for enhanced cooperation between Pakistan
and Bahrain in the fields of cultural diplomacy, museum partnerships, academic exchanges, and
preservation of archaeological heritage. She noted that both countries share a remarkable
civilizational richness, including Pakistan’s Indus Valley heritage and Bahrain’s archaeological
legacy, particularly the Dilmun Civilization, and emphasized that deeper collaboration in heritage
conservation could further strengthen people-to-people ties and mutual understanding between
the two nations.
