Bahrain’s National Guard, Pakistani Army Sign MoU to Enhance Military Cooperation

BNA27.02.2024 Bahrain
Bahrain’s National Guard, Pakistani Army Sign MoU to Enhance Military Cooperation

Bahrain’s National Guard, Pakistani Army Sign MoU to Enhance Military Cooperation

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The National Guard of Bahrain and the Pakistani Army joint committee signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance military cooperation.

The MoU was signed by Lieutenant General Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Khalifa, National Guard Staff Director, and Major General Muneer Ud Din, Director General of the Pakistani Foreign Military Cooperation Branch.

Lt. General Shaikh Abdulaziz said that the MoU is directed by General His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Commander of the National Guard, which aims to enhance military cooperation by exchanging expertise and conducting joint exercises between the National Guard and the Pakistani Army.

He noted that the Bahraini-Pakistani joint committee meetings are part of the National Guard’s five-year strategic plan, which is aimed at improving combat readiness, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.

Major General Muneer Ud Din affirmed that the joint committee meetings, which take place on a yearly basis and conclude with the signing of an MoU, resulted in a series of drills (Al Badr), which are designed to enhance the capability of both sides in fighting terrorism and national defence.

He commended the National Guard’s role and efforts that reflect the depth of Bahraini-Pakistani relations.

In another development, Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), received Okai Asako, the newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to Bahrain.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) also received the newly appointed Ambassador of Cyprus, Dr. Andreas Eliades.

Several BDF Senior Officers attended both meetings. 

 



 
 

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