Bahraini-Pakistani relations reviewed

Manama, Aug. 28 (BNA): The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, made a telephone call today to his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Quershi, on the occasion of his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, wishing him success in his duties. The Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed deep-rooted historical bilateral relations and growing cooperation between the two brotherly countries, underlining the role of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as an important and stabilizing country in the region. He stressed keenness of the Kingdom of Bahrain to support these relations and to continue joint cooperation between both countries to achieve common aspirations. He also said that he looks forward to the second meeting of the Joint Bahraini-Pakistani Ministerial Committee which will be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain next year. For his part, the Pakistani Minister expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for his congratulations. He affirmed the pride of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in its strong and distinguished relations with the Kingdom of Bahrain, praising the stances of the Kingdom of Bahrain that support the security and stability of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and wishing the Kingdom of Bahrain further progress and prosperity. During the telephone call, both sides exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest. (MOFA)