Bahrain commander meets Pakistan's CDF Munir, discusses strengthening military collaboration

General Shaikh Mohammad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, commander of Bahrain's National Guard, held talks with Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. The meeting centered on strengthening military collaboration and addressing regional security concerns.

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matters of mutual interest, [the] regional security environment, and avenues for enhanced bilateral defence and security cooperation

Both dignitaries expressed satisfaction with the long-standing brotherly relations between Pakistan and Bahrain. They emphasized the importance of deepening military-to-military cooperation and explored avenues for enhanced bilateral defense and security engagement. The discussions also touched upon the regional security environment and matters of mutual interest.

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Both dignitaries expressed satisfaction over the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Bahrain and underscored the importance of further strengthening military-to-military collaboration

Earlier, the Bahraini commander also met separately with Pakistan's Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu. Discussions with the naval chief focused on cooperative maritime security, while talks with the air chief highlighted Pakistan Air Force's modernization efforts, including advancements in drones, artificial intelligence, and integrated defense architectures.

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the regional maritime security stabiliser

The visit signifies the robust and enduring defense partnership between the two nations. It is expected to further bolster bilateral military cooperation, particularly in areas such as training, emerging defense technologies, and capacity-building initiatives, benefiting both Pakistan and Bahrain.

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Discussions 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