Pakistan-Bahrain defence cooperation to deepen http://www.shiitenews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3097:pakistan-bahrain-defence-cooperation-to-deepen-&catid=57:pakistan&Itemid=37

Pakistan and Bahrain have agreed to forge closer cooperation in view of fast-changing regional scenario. Pakistan and Bahrain are already cooperating in defence and security. Pakistan had helped Bahrain set up its naval forces and 18 per cent of the Gulf state’s air force comprises Pakistani personnel. It is estimated that almost 10,000 Pakistanis are serving in security services of Bahrain and one of the key demands of protesters seeking an end to the monarchy has been the removal of Pakistanis from Bahraini forces.

Bahrain had in recent past expressed interest in procurement of defence equipment from Pakistan and its (Bahrain`s) National Guards are currently recruiting security personnel through Pakistani military`s welfare wings Fauji Foundation and Bahria Foundation.Mr Khalifa was quoted in a statement issued by the Prime Minister`s House as having expressed satisfaction over the state of defence cooperation.Pakistani leaders in their meetings continued praising King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa`s national reconciliation efforts.

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