Bahrain, Pakistan Discuss Enhanced Collaboration on Security Matters
The meeting was attended by Major-General Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Deputy Chief of Public Security, along with several senior Bahraini officers.
Lt-Gen. Al Hassan warmly welcomed the Pakistani delegation, highlighting the close brotherly relations between the two nations and praising the ongoing cooperation in the field of security.
During the discussion, both sides explored ways to enhance their security collaboration and addressed a number of topics of shared interest, reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties.
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