Pakistan and Bahrain have agreed to form dedicated teams of relevant officials to create a roadmap for future cooperation in the fields of finance, banking, commerce, and the wider economy. The decision was reached during a meeting between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Bahrain’s Minister for Finance and National Economy, H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa.
According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO), both sides held productive discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in the financial sector. The FO noted that Bahrain has made notable advancements in Fintech and offered to share its expertise with Pakistan’s banking sector.
The meeting also covered potential cooperation between the central banks of both countries, aiming to strengthen financial systems and promote economic integration between the two nations.
In a separate development, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with his Bahraini counterpart, His Excellency General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. Naqvi shared on social media that the discussion centered around regional security, counter-narcotics efforts, capacity building for law enforcement agencies, and improved information sharing. He expressed gratitude for Bahrain’s hospitality and commitment to enhancing bilateral ties for a safer and more secure future.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, reaffirming the strong historic partnership between the two countries. Both leaders reviewed bilateral relations and agreed to expand cooperation in political, economic, defence, and cultural sectors.
Prime Minister Shehbaz appreciated Bahrain’s continued support, including the establishment of King Hamad University for Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences in Islamabad, inaugurated in September 2025. He also thanked Bahrain for its solidarity following recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan.
The prime minister also invited Bahraini investors to explore new opportunities in Pakistan’s key sectors, including food security, information technology, construction, mines and minerals, healthcare, renewable energy, and tourism. He further proposed enhancing port-to-port connectivity between Karachi/Gwadar and Khalifa Bin Salman Port to strengthen maritime and trade linkages.
The recent engagements underscore a renewed commitment by both countries to deepen cooperation across strategic areas, marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations and boosting economic ties.
