Minister of State Hina Rabbani Khar receives Bahraini Foreign Minister

(2011-03-29)

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar, today, received His Excellency Sheikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Bin Mohamed Al-Khalifa, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, who is on a visit to Pakistan from 28-29 March, 2011.

The two Ministers comprehensively reviewed the close, friendly and fraternal bilateral relations, holding of the Pakistan-Bahrain JMC, and matters relating to the GCC Strategic Dialogue including early conclusion of FTA with GCC countries. They also exchanged views on the situation in the region. Safety and security of Pakistanis in Bahrain was also discussed.

Minister of State Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar expressed the confidence that Bahrain will be able to overcome the present difficulties in the spirit of security, peace and reconciliation. She added that Pakistan supported the Bahraini process of reconciliation. Pakistan has welcomed the initiative of His Majesty King of Bahrain for an inclusive dialogue with all segments of the society to promote harmony and reconciliation.

Foreign Minister of Bahrain invited the Minister of State to visit Bahrain which she graciously accepted.

Islamabad
29 March 2011

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