ISLAMABAD - Bahrain’s Commander of King Hamad University Hospital Major General Doctor Sheikh Salman Bin Ateyatallah Al-Khalifa called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. “During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, healthcare and Pakistan’s commitment for comprehensive COVID-19 eradication were discussed,” says a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate.
COAS said, “Pakistan values its relations with Bahrain and strong defence, diplomatic and economic relations are a priority for us.” COAS lauded Bahrain’s support to building King Hamad University of Nursing and Associated Medical Sciences, Islamabad.
The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s response in controlling COVID-19, role in Afghan situation and regional stability and pledged to play his part for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.
It may be mentioned here that the King Hamad University of Nursing and Associated Medical Sciences is said to be Pakistan’s first ever nursing university.