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HM King Hamad hails growing Bahrain-Pakistan ties

TDT | Manama                                                             

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, affirmed the close historical relations between Bahrain and Pakistan, and the growing development in various sectors.

This came as HM the King received yesterday General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Pakistan’s Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (JCSCC). General Mirza conveyed the greetings of Pakistan President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and their best wishes to Bahrain and its people of further progress and prosperity.

He welcomed General Mirza and asked him to convey his greetings and sincere wishes of continued progress and prosperity to the Pakistan President and Prime Minister. His Majesty praised the bilateral cooperation in all fields, noting the role of such visits in strengthening relations, especially in the military and defence fields.

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The Armed Forces Supreme Commander expressed his appreciation for the honourable stances of Pakistan and its cooperation in maintaining security and stability in the region.

HM King Hamad also commended the role of the Pakistani community in the Kingdom and its contributions in the development process. The meeting discussed topics of common interest and the latest regional and international developments.

HM the King granted General Mirza “the Order of Bahrain” in appreciation for his efforts in strengthening military and defence cooperation. The Pakistani JCSCC Chairman expressed his gratitude to HM the King for honouring him and praised his efforts in consolidating bilateral relations, especially in the defence and military aspects.