ISLAMABAD, JUN 9 /DNA/ – General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander Bahrain National Guard, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi today.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security environment, and avenues for enhanced bilateral defence and security cooperation were discussed. Both dignitaries expressed satisfaction over the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Bahrain and underscored the importance of further strengthening military-to-military collaboration.
Earlier, Commander Bahrain National Guard, also called on Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff separately.
At Naval Headquarters, meeting focussed on bilateral defence collaboration and regional security dynamics. Commander Bahrain National Guard commended Pakistan Navy’s constructive role in advancing cooperative maritime security across the region, expressing appreciation for its role as the regional maritime security stabilizer.
During the meeting at Air Headquarters, Chief of the Air Staff highlighted Pakistan Air Force’s modernization efforts, including capability enhancement, infrastructure development, indigenization, and advanced training reforms. Discussions focused on emerging defence technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, advanced sensors, and digital innovation, as well as evolving air defence challenges and integrated defence architectures.
The Bahraini commander appreciated the professionalism, operational readiness, and contributions of Pakistan’s Armed Forces towards regional peace and stability. He also praised the modernization initiatives and indigenous capabilities of the Pakistan Armed Forces, expressing interest in further cooperation in training, emerging technologies, and capacity-building initiatives.
The visit reflects the strong and enduring defence partnership between Pakistan and Bahrain and is expected to further advance bilateral military cooperation for the mutual benefit of both brotherly nations.=DNA
