ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday signaled deeper security and law-enforcement cooperation with Bahrain, as he marked the Gulf nation’s National Day and highlighted expanding collaboration between the two countries.
Naqvi’s comments came as Pakistan seeks to deepen engagement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), combining security cooperation with a broader push to expand trade, attract investment and pursue preferential or free trade arrangements.
Bahrain hosts a large Pakistani expatriate community, which Pakistani officials frequently cite as a pillar of bilateral ties.
“During a recent visit to Bahrain, both interior ministries agreed to enhance mutual cooperation,” the minister said in a statement.
“Today, we reaffirm our commitment to strengthening the strong bonds of friendship, cooperation and brotherhood with Bahrain,” he added.
