{"id":1243,"date":"2026-06-09T15:39:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T15:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/?p=1243"},"modified":"2026-06-09T15:39:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T15:39:09","slug":"bahrain-commander-meets-cdf-munir-to-discuss-military-cooperation-ispr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/bahrain-commander-meets-cdf-munir-to-discuss-military-cooperation-ispr\/","title":{"rendered":"Bahrain commander meets CDF Munir to discuss military cooperation: ISPR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RAWALPINDI<\/strong>: The commander of Bahrain\u2019s National Guard, General Shaikh Mohammad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, discussed the strengthening of military collaboration with Pakistan in a meeting with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A press release issued on Tuesday by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the Bahraini commander called on CDF Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi today, where the two discussed \u201cmatters of mutual interest, [the] regional security environment, and avenues for enhanced bilateral defence and security cooperation\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBoth dignitaries expressed satisfaction over the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Bahrain and underscored the importance of further strengthening military-to-military collaboration,\u201d the ISPR statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier, the commander also separately called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, and Chief of the Air Staff Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting at the Naval Headquarters focused on bilateral defence collaboration and regional security dynamics. The commander commended the Pakistan Navy\u2019s constructive role in advancing cooperative maritime security across the region, expressing appreciation for its role as \u201cthe regional maritime security stabiliser\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, during the meeting at Air Headquarters, the air chief highlighted Pakistan Air Force\u2019s modernisation efforts, \u201cincluding capability enhancement, infrastructure development, indigenisation, and advanced training reforms\u201d, the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDiscussions focused on emerging defence technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, advanced sensors, and digital innovation, as well as evolving air defence challenges and integrated defence architectures,\u201d added the military\u2019s media wing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bahraini commander appreciated the professionalism, operational readiness, and contributions of Pakistan\u2019s armed forces towards regional peace and stability. He also praised the army\u2019s modernisation initiatives and indigenous capabilities, expressing interest in further cooperation in training, emerging technologies, and capacity-building initiatives, according to the ISPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe visit reflects the strong and enduring defence partnership between Pakistan and Bahrain and is expected to further advance bilateral military cooperation for the mutual benefit of both brotherly nations,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussions on security and defence cooperation come amid tensions in the Middle East, as a three-month long war between the United States and Iran remains unresolved by a fragile ceasefire. Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in the conflict, having hosted a round of talks between the two sides in Islamabad in April and staying in the picture even after plans for a second round fell through.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RAWALPINDI: The commander of Bahrain\u2019s National Guard, General Shaikh Mohammad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, discussed the strengthening of military collaboration with Pakistan in a meeting with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Tuesday. 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