National Guard Commander receives Pakistani military official

Manama, Mar. 13 (BNA): National Guard Commander Lieutenant General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa received at the National Guard Command at Sakhir Palace today Pakistani Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Mahmood and his accompanying delegation. He welcomed them, lauding growing relations and cooperation between both countries at all levels. Both sides also reviewed military cooperation between the National Guard and the Pakistani army. Gen. Zubair Mahmood listened to a briefing on the duties of the National Guard and development of its military and administrative units, especially after a celebration held marking the 20th anniversary of the National Guard during which His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa handed over the flags of new units which became operational in his prosperous era. Both sides held an official discussion session under the chairmanship of the National Guard Commander and the Pakistani Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. It was attended by National Guard Staff Director Major General Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Khalifa, senior officers and Pakistani Ambassador to Bahrain Javed Malik. Gen. Zubair Mahmood got informed about the weapons museum which contains many rare items. He wrote in the Visitors Book. Then, commemorative gifts and shields were exchanged. The National Guard Commander held a lunch banquet in the Shooting Range Complex hall in honour of Gen. Zubair Mahmood and his accompanying delegation. It was attended by the Pakistani ambassador and senior National Guard officers.