MANAMA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Bahraini investors to explore opportunities in food security, IT, construction, mines and minerals, healthcare, renewable energy, and tourism sectors.
He was talking to Crown Prince of Bahrain Prince Salman at the Al-Qudaibiya Palace in Manama on Wednesday.
The prime minister also proposed enhanced port-to-port connectivity between Karachi, Gwadar and Khalifa Bin Salman Port.
He acknowledged Bahrain’s support for the over 1570,000-strong Pakistani community and reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to provide more skilled manpower.
He welcomed further collaboration in higher education, technical training, and digital governance, building on the King Hamad University initiative, and thanked Bahrain for facilitating the release and repatriation of Pakistani nationals.
The prime minister highlighted the potential to increase bilateral trade to $1 billion within three years, supported by the Pakistan-GCC Free Trade Agreement, which is at advanced stage of finalisation and recently eased visa requirements.
Shehbaz Sharif also congratulated Bahrain on its success for the UN Security Council non-permanent membership for a 2 year term 2026-2027 and expressed Pakistan’s readiness for close coordination during its tenure.
Defence and security cooperation were also discussed, with both sides agreeing to further expand collaboration in training, cyber security, defence production, and information sharing.
Both leaders discussed the recent developments in Gaza, and agreed that the establishment of peace and stability was long overdue for the people of Gaza who have suffered for decades.
Earlier upon arrival at the place, the prime minister was presented a guard of honour.
