Pakistan, Bahrain denounce terror in all its forms

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bahrain Monday denounced terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including state terrorism, and reaffirmed their desire to strengthen cooperation, at both bilateral and multilateral level, in the fight against terrorism and financingof terrorism, combating transnational organised crime, combating narcotics, and enhancing cyber security cooperation.This was declared in a joint statement at the conclusion of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Bahrain and his deliberations withKing Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain.MOUs on education, higher education and scientific research, medical science and cooperation in youth affairs and sports were signed. The joint statement also pointed out that in light of the existing close ties between the two countries, a wide range of constructive discussions were held.The discussions focused on bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of common interest, with a view to further broadening and deepening bilateral engagement across all mutually beneficial fields.The leaders underscored the importance of further promoting political and economic relations, strengthening cooperation in the fields of public health, energy, education, agriculture, culture and tourism. The two sides welcomed regular exchange of high-level visits during recent years, and recalled the successful State Visit of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on 18-20 March 2014.The two sides noted that this visit laid a strong foundation to build a closer partnership between the two countries, and agreed further to follow up on the implementation of the agreements and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) signed during the visit.The prime minister of Pakistan conveyed his deep appreciation on behalf of the people of Pakistan for the royal gesture of establishing King Hamad Nursing and Associated Medical Science University in Pakistan and agreed to operationalize the University at the earliest.Both sides underlined the importance of continuing regular consultations through the existing institutional mechanisms and agreed to hold the second meeting of the Bahrain-Pakistan Joint Ministerial Commission in Manama in the first quarter of 2020.The two sides welcomed the recent signing of an Agreement on Military Cooperation, which will further increase the sharing of information, intelligence and assessments.Expressing satisfaction over the growing economic cooperation between the two countries, both sides recognised the potential for greater trade and commercial exchanges and agreed to take all necessary steps to increase the volume of bilateral trade.In light of the significant role played by investors, the two sides committed to providing favourable environments for investors from both countries and emphasised the need for a regular and timely exchange of information on available investment opportunities.Recognising the enormous growth potential of both economies, the Pakistani side encouraged Bahraini investors to take advantage of the favourable investment environment and consider investing in areas of high potential, including infrastructure development, energy, tourism industry, food processing and services sector. Additionally, the Pakistani side recognised Bahrain as an ideal gateway to GCC markets. The two sides exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest, including the security situation in West Asia and South Asia.Both sides reiterated the importance of striving towards peaceful resolutions of all disputes, in light of international legitimacy and relevant UN Security Council resolutions.Acknowledging the immense commercial potential between Pakistan and GCC countries, Bahrain reiterated its support and commitment to further strengthening cooperation through the preparation of a joint action plan for the strategic dialogue between the GCC and Pakistan, as well as the finalisation of the Pakistan-GCC Free Trade Agreement.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/com/cwEr/~4/KIfdDo19Kf4

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