Bahrain foreign minister to visit Pakistan today for bilateral talks

Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani will visit Pakistan on 7-8 October to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, defence and security, Pakistan's foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

He will co-chair the third Pakistan-Bahrain Joint Ministerial Commission session with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

Why is the Bahrain foreign minister visiting Pakistan?

The Bahrain foreign minister is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Ishaq Dar to review bilateral relations and deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

The two countries are seeking to expand economic and diplomatic ties, and the visit includes the third session of the Pakistan-Bahrain Joint Ministerial Commission.

What will Pakistan and Bahrain discuss during the talks?

Dar and Al Zayani will co-chair the commission session, where they will review bilateral relations and discuss ways to deepen cooperation, the ministry said. The talks will cover trade, investment and economic cooperation, as well as defense and security, labor and manpower, and cultural exchanges.

The two ministers are also expected to discuss regional and international developments. They will explore ways to strengthen coordination at multilateral forums.

How close are Pakistan and Bahrain's relations?

Pakistan and Bahrain have maintained close ties based on shared religious and cultural links, mutual respect and longstanding people-to-people connections.

The foreign ministry said regular high-level exchanges between the two countries had helped sustain cooperation across a range of sectors.

The ministry described Al Zayani's visit as a reflection of the momentum in bilateral relations. It said both sides remained committed to expanding cooperation and advancing mutually beneficial ties.