{"id":21389,"date":"2017-02-06T16:44:11","date_gmt":"2017-02-06T16:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/?p=21389"},"modified":"2017-02-06T16:44:11","modified_gmt":"2017-02-06T16:44:11","slug":"sartaj-bahraini-fm-co-chair-jmcs-inaugural-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/2017\/02\/sartaj-bahraini-fm-co-chair-jmcs-inaugural-session\/","title":{"rendered":"Sartaj, Bahraini FM co-chair JMC\u2019s inaugural session"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"width: 696px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-21389-1\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/x-flv\" src=\"http:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Plenary-session-of-Pak-Bahraub-JMC.flv?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Plenary-session-of-Pak-Bahraub-JMC.flv\">http:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Plenary-session-of-Pak-Bahraub-JMC.flv<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP): Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Mohammed Al Khalifa and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Monday co-chaired the inaugural session of Pakistan-Bahrain Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC).<br \/>\nBoth sides reviewed the dynamism and scope of existing relations between the two countries.<br \/>\nThe meeting was also attended by Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi as well as secretaries of the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Overseas Pakistani, besides other senior officials from both sides, a press release issued here said.<br \/>\nAppreciating the consistent development of bilateral relations in all areas of mutual cooperation, both ministers welcomed the up-gradation of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) to the level of JMC.<br \/>\nSartaj Aziz highlighted that the ministerial commission would serve as a regular platform to discuss cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.<br \/>\nDuring the meeting, both ministers exchanged views on possibilities of improving bilateral economic cooperation while highlighting that regular business-to-business interactions were the key in this regard.<br \/>\nThe adviser expressed gratitude to King of Bahrain for facilitating the convening of the first Pakistan-Bahrain Business Opportunity Conference in Manama, in September 2016.<br \/>\nThe 2nd session of the conference, being held in Pakistan in March 2017, would further boost commercial linkages between the countries.<br \/>\nThe adviser also thanked the King of Bahrain for the generous gift of Nursing Training University to Pakistan.<br \/>\nUnderscoring the substantial potential on both sides, the adviser said the warm political relations between Pakistan and Bahrain were the foundation to strengthen cooperation in economic and trade sector.<br \/>\nHe said the current investment policy of Pakistan had created an investment friendly environment, guaranteeing equal treatment of foreign and domestic investors and invited Bahraini businessmen to invest in Pakistan.<br \/>\nWhile briefing the Bahraini side on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor Project (CPEC), the adviser informed that CPEC, including its Gawadar Port project had emerged as a remarkable means to enhance the economic depth of regional countries.<br \/>\nHe assured that Pakistan remained ready to connect various surrounding regions for a win-win outcome for all.<br \/>\nThe adviser also briefed the Bahraini side on Pakistan\u2019s achievements in decisively subduing the menace of terrorism through its successful Zarb-e-Azb military operation.<br \/>\nHe informed that stability achieved by Pakistan would immensely contribute in crystallizing an environment of peace, prosperity and economic development in the region.<br \/>\nReciprocating the sentiments of the Adviser, Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Mohammed Al Khalifa reiterated that Pakistan-Bahrain relations reflected a consistently strong bond of friendship which was devoid of any irritant or divergence of interests on important issues.<br \/>\nBahrain highly appreciated and expressed great satisfaction over the notable success Pakistan had achieved in defeating the scourge of terrorism which had contributed to regional peace and stability.<br \/>\nThe Bahraini foreign minister also expressed his satisfaction over the strength contributed to the bilateral relationship through close cooperation in defence and security areas.<br \/>\nThe foreign minister added that Bahrain remained eager to strengthen the already strong Pakistan-GCC relation even further.<br \/>\nHe said Bahrain, currently holding the chair of GCC, would make serious efforts to reinforce this important relationship, for the benefit of all sides in the region.<br \/>\nSheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa also held a meeting with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi.<br \/>\nFatemi underscored the importance attached to the bilateral relations which were based on shared perceptions and views on several regional and global issues.<br \/>\nHe appreciated the visionary leadership of Shaikh Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa that led Bahrain to impressive development, besides his efforts to achieve more stable and peaceful regional environment.<br \/>\nHe said the degree to which the leadership on both sides shared views on important issues was amply reflected during the high level exchanges during last two years.<br \/>\nSheikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohamed Al Khalifa expressed his gratitude for warm hospitality extended to his delegation and highlighted Pakistan\u2019s support in the development of Bahrain, especially in building its defence and security capabilities.<br \/>\nHe also appreciated and expressed great satisfaction over the notable success Pakistan achieved in defeating the menace of terrorism, and greatly reinforcing regional peace and stability in the process.<\/p>\n<p>APP\/Zaheer\/VNS, Islamabad<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP): Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Mohammed Al Khalifa and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Monday co-chaired the inaugural session of Pakistan-Bahrain Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC). Both sides reviewed the dynamism and scope of existing relations between the two countries. 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