ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has invited Bahraini investors to explore opportunities in priority sectors, including food security, IT and tourism.
He was talking to Bahraini Ambassador Mohamed Ebrahim Mohamed Abdul Qader, who called on him in Islamabad.
Highlighting economic cooperation, the President said Pakistan is keen to strengthen trade and investment ties with Bahrain and welcomes efforts to enhance bilateral trade and investment.
Asif Ali Zardari expressed appreciation for the Pakistani community in Bahrain, noting their positive contribution to Bahrain’s economy and their role in supporting Pakistan through remittances.
He thanked the Kingdom for the respect and opportunities extended to over 100,000 Pakistanis and conveyed gratitude for Bahrain’s generous pardoning of Pakistani prisoners.
The President said Pakistan greatly values its close and fraternal relations with Bahrain, rooted in shared religion and culture. In the backdrop of Prime Minister’s recent visit to Bahrain he said the warm welcome and gracious hospitality extended to him reflected the depth of ties between the two brotherly countries.
Asif Ali Zardari recalled that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had invited the Bahraini leadership, including the King, the Crown Prince and the Deputy Crown Prince, to visit Pakistan, and said Pakistan looks forward to hosting them. He appreciated the King of Bahrain’s gracious acceptance of the invitation to visit Pakistan.
The President congratulated Bahrain on its election to the United Nations Security Council for the 2026-2027 term and thanked the Kingdom for its solidarity and support following the recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan.
