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Commander of the Bahrain National Guard, Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, met with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir today at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.

During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, the regional security situation, and opportunities to further enhance defense and security cooperation between Pakistan and Bahrain. The two leaders expressed satisfaction over the longstanding brotherly relations between the two countries and emphasized the importance of strengthening military cooperation.

Earlier, the Commander of the Bahrain National Guard also held separate meetings with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu at Air Headquarters.

During the meeting at Naval Headquarters, bilateral defense cooperation and regional maritime security issues were discussed. The Bahraini commander appreciated the Pakistan Navy’s role in promoting collective maritime security in the region, describing it as an important guarantor of regional maritime stability.

At Air Headquarters, the Bahraini delegation was briefed on the modernization of the Pakistan Air Force, capability enhancement, infrastructure development, indigenous defense production, and advanced training reforms. Both sides also exchanged views on emerging challenges related to drones, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, advanced sensors, digital innovation, and air defense.

The Bahraini commander praised the professionalism, operational readiness, and contributions of Pakistan’s armed forces toward regional peace and stability. He also commended Pakistan’s defense modernization efforts and indigenous capabilities, expressing interest in expanding cooperation in training, emerging technologies, and capacity building.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the visit reflects the strong defense ties between Pakistan and Bahrain and is expected to further strengthen military cooperation between the two brotherly nations.