Saifullah Ansar

ISLAMABAD, JAN 12 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari’s Official Visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain (13-16 January 2026)Islamabad, January 12, 2026 – The President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, will embark on an official state visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain from 13 to 16 January 2026, accompanied by a high-level delegation.

This visit comes at a time of strengthening bilateral ties, building on recent high-level engagements, including Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s successful visit to Bahrain and productive meetings between President Zardari and the Bahraini Ambassador in Islamabad in December 2025.During the visit, President Zardari will hold important meetings with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The discussions will cover a wide range of bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest, with a strong emphasis on deepening fraternal relations rooted in shared values, religious and cultural bonds.The primary objectives of the visit include reinforcing Pakistan’s longstanding cooperation with the brotherly Gulf nation and exploring new avenues for collaboration in key areas such as:Trade and economic partnership 

Pakistan greatly values its close and brotherly relationship with Bahrain, and this visit is expected to further translate these ties into tangible economic benefits, investment opportunities, and enhanced strategic coordination.