ISLAMABAD   -  Speaker of the Council of Representatives of Kingdom of Bahrain Ms Fawzia Bint Abdullah Zainal called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ in Rawalpindi on Friday.

“During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, current security situation in Afghanistan and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed,” says a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate following the meeting. 

Pakistan desires to maintain the tradition of bilateral engagement and wish for long term and enduring relationship with Bahrain,” the Army Chief said. COAS also reiterated the need for global convergence on Afghanistan to avoid humanitarian crisis and coordinated efforts for economic uplift of the Afghan people.  

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role in Afghan situation, its special efforts for border management, role in regional stability and pledged to play her part for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.