LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will stay in London for four days to undergo various medical check-ups, sources said Geographic news.
The Prime Minister arrived in London on Thursday evening. He was received at Luton Airport by Dr. Muhammad Faisal, High Commissioner of Pakistan to the United Kingdom, and Ahsan Dar, President of the PML-N in the United Kingdom. The prime minister will remain in his Edgware Road apartment until the weekend and then return to Pakistan.
Prior to his arrival in London, the Prime Minister met Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in the capital Manama, where the two leaders discussed regional and international developments and reaffirmed the strength of the long-standing ties between their two countries.
The meeting at Al-Safriya Palace was attended by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
King Hamad said Bahrain values its historic and ever-growing ties with Pakistan and praised Sharif’s efforts to strengthen cooperation and deepen bilateral relations in all fields.
The king underlined Bahrain’s “firm support” for Pakistan’s security and stability and praised Islamabad’s handling of internal and sovereign affairs. He also expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s support for Bahrain’s bid for a seat in the UN Security Council.
King Hamad also highlighted Pakistan’s “honorable positions” towards Bahrain and its role in supporting Arab and Islamic causes, as well as its positive contributions to regional and global peace and stability.
Sharif thanked King Hamad for the warm reception and hospitality and praised the monarch’s commitment to strengthening friendship and cooperation. He said Pakistan is eager to further expand its partnership with Bahrain in various sectors.
