Pakistan, Bahrain agree to enhance cooperation on counter-terrorism

F.P. Report

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bahrain have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of counter-terrorism and immigration.

According to details surfaced on Wednesday, Bahrain’s Interior Minister Lt Gen Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa met with Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Islamabad. On his arrival at the Ministry of Interior, the Bahraini minister was welcomed by Naqvi.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and agreed to enhance collaboration in areas including counter-narcotics, coast guards, border security, and policing. An understanding was reached to establish a joint working group and to proceed with various memorandums of understanding.

The memorandums included agreements on counter-narcotics, prisoner exchange, mutual legal assistance, and personnel training. Naqvi said that combating narcotics is a matter concerning future generations, and that a joint strategy would aid in curbing the threat.

He acknowledged the commendable role played by the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) despite limited resources. He also welcomed the appointment of a drug liaison officer at the Bahraini embassy in Islamabad.

The Bahraini interior minister described Pakistan as a “brotherly” country and expressed a desire to deepen cooperation in all sectors.