FM, Bahraini interior minister discuss security cooperation

FM, Bahraini interior minister discuss security cooperation

FM, Bahraini interior minister discuss security cooperationMANAMA (Bahrain), July 29 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Bahraini Interior Minister Shaikh Rashid Bin Abdullah Al Khalif on Thursday discussed bilateral cooperation in areas of security and defence.

In a meeting held in Bahrain’s capital Manama, the foreign minister said Pakistan was keen to strengthen ties with Bahrain in diverse sectors for their mutual benefit.

Qureshi lauded the steps taken by the Bahraini government during the coronavirus pandemic to facilitate the Pakistani diaspora in Bahrain.

He mentioned in this regard the visa amnesty scheme by the Interior Ministry of Bahrain, ease on paying fines, extradition of accused and repatriation of Pakistanis to their homeland.

FM, Bahraini interior minister discuss security cooperation

The Bahraini Interior Minister appreciated the effective contribution of Pakistani community towards the development of Bahrain.

He expressed confidence that collaboration at high level would lead to promoting economic and trade relationship between the two countries.

After his meeting, the foreign minister left for Pakistan on conclusion of his two-day official visit to Bahrain.

By Shumaila Andleeb

Shumaila Andleeb; Senior Reporter at Associated Press of Pakistan; covering the beats of President, Prime Minister, Foreign Office, and Special Assignments.

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