Manama: Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, emphasised the advanced ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, supported by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Excellency President Asif Ali Zardari. These relations are further nurtured by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Speaker extended congratulations to Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, and Yousuf Gilani, Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, on the occasion of Pakistan Day. Additionally, the Speaker sent a cable of congratulations to Saqib Rauf, Ambassador of Pakistan to Bahrain.