Pakistan, Bahrain Agree to Deepen Defence Cooperation

RAWALPINDI: (Web Desk) – Commander of the Bahrain National Guard, H.H. General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff, at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, the regional security environment, and ways to enhance bilateral defence and security cooperation. The two leaders expressed satisfaction over the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Bahrain and emphasized the importance of strengthening military-to-military collaboration.

Earlier, the Bahraini commander also held separate meetings with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu.

At Naval Headquarters, discussions focused on bilateral defence cooperation and regional security dynamics. General Al Khalifa praised the Pakistan Navy’s role in promoting cooperative maritime security and acknowledged its contribution as a key stabilizing force in the region.

During his meeting at Air Headquarters, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu briefed the visiting dignitary on the Pakistan Air Force’s ongoing modernization initiatives, including capability enhancement, infrastructure development, indigenization efforts, and advanced training reforms. The two sides also exchanged views on emerging defence technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, advanced sensors, digital innovation, and evolving air defence challenges.

The Bahraini commander lauded the professionalism, operational preparedness, and contributions of Pakistan’s Armed Forces toward regional peace and stability. He also appreciated Pakistan’s modernization efforts and indigenous defence capabilities, expressing keen interest in expanding cooperation in training, emerging technologies, and capacity-building initiatives.

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According to ISPR, the visit reflects the strong and enduring defence partnership between Pakistan and Bahrain and is expected to further strengthen bilateral military cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries.