NA Speaker Meets His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain; Both Sides Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Bilateral and Parliamentary Cooperation
Islamabad, :Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met with Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain at Al-Safriya Palace. The meeting was marked by a spirit of cordiality and brotherhood, reflecting the deep-rooted friendship and historical ties between Pakistan and Bahrain.
During the meeting, Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq conveyed warm greetings and messages of goodwill on behalf of the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, and the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The leadership of Pakistan expressed their wishes for the continued prosperity and development of Bahrain. His Majesty King Hamad graciously acknowledged these sentiments, extended his best wishes for the leadership of Pakistan, and prayed for the progress and well-being of the Pakistani people.
The two leaders held an extensive exchange of views on important regional and international issues of mutual concern. They emphasized the importance of peace, stability, and cooperation in the region, with Speaker Ayaz Sadiq reiterating Pakistan’s principled stance on the peaceful resolution of the long-standing disputes of Palestine and Kashmir. He strongly condemned the ongoing atrocities in Kashmir and Palestine and reaffirmed that sustainable peace in the region can only be achieved through just and lasting settlements of these disputes.
His Majesty King Hamad congratulated Pakistan on the Pakistan-Saudi Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, terming it a milestone achievement that strengthens collective security in the region. He lauded Pakistan as a key Muslim country and a prominent military power in the Islamic world, playing a vital role in safeguarding the collective interests of the Ummah. In response, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to defending and promoting the shared values and aspirations of the Muslim world.
Both leaders also discussed the long-standing bilateral ties between Pakistan and Bahrain, underscoring the need to further expand cooperation in parliamentary, economic, and cultural domains. They highlighted the importance of enhancing parliamentary exchanges, sharing legislative experiences, and fostering institutional linkages between the two parliaments. Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq especially praised the Bahrain Parliament for establishing a dedicated section on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on its official webpage, describing it as a commendable step towards promoting inclusive and sustainable progress. He assured Pakistan’s readiness to extend full cooperation to Bahrain in achieving its sustainable development objectives.King Hamad also expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by recent floods in Pakistan. He conveyed Bahrain’s solidarity with the people of Pakistan in their time of trial and assured every possible support for relief and rehabilitation efforts. Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, in turn, expressed his profound gratitude for Bahrain’s compassion and support, terming it as a reflection of the brotherly relations that bind the two nations together.
The parliamentary delegation comprises members of the National Assembly Mr. Zulfiqar Behan, Ms. Musarrat Rafique Mahesar, Malik Shakir Bashir Awan, Sardar Shamsher Ali Khan Mazari, Abdul Aleem Khan, Muhammad Usman Badini, Hassan Sabir, Khursheed Ahmed Junejo, and Pullain Baloch.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
