Islamabad:The Kingdom of Bahrain and Pakistan convened the third Joint Ministerial Committee Meeting in Islamabad, co-chaired by Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting was attended by delegations from both countries, marking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the long-standing ties and efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation and trade, welcoming progress towards a free trade agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Pakistan.
Dr. Al Zayani brought greetings from Bahrain's leadership, emphasizing the political will for cooperation following high-level visits by Pakistani leaders. He highlighted the importance of regional stability and condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Bahrain's solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
The meeting also recognized Pakistan's role in fostering dialogue and peaceful solutions to regional issues, and their support for UN Security Council efforts. Both countries reviewed bilateral cooperation and explored further collaboration in sectors such as trade, health, and technology.
The session concluded with the signing of joint minutes, with plans to hold the next meeting in Bahrain, with the date to be decided.