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Bahrain pushes to fast-track GCC-Pakistan free trade agreement
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News18•08-10-2026, 22:15
Bahrain pushes to fast-track GCC-Pakistan free trade agreement
- •Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani stated that Bahrain is working to expedite the approval of the free trade agreement between the GCC and Pakistan during his visit to Islamabad.
- •Both countries agreed to establish a Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment and convene an energy group next month to boost cooperation in oil, gas, and minerals.
- •Pakistan and Bahrain aim to double their bilateral trade within the next three years, highlighting strong strategic relations.
- •The nations signed the protocol of the third session of the Joint Ministerial Commission to expand cooperation in agriculture, food security, IT, education, and maritime affairs.
- •Leaders also discussed regional stability, emphasizing diplomacy, de-escalation, and the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-ul-Mandeb.
Key Questions Answered
Bahrain is currently working to expedite the approval and signing of the free trade agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council and Pakistan.
The two sides agreed to establish a Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment and to convene a Joint Working Group on Energy next month to discuss cooperation in oil, gas, and minerals.
Both nations agreed that their bilateral trade relations are very strong and that they need to double their bilateral trade volume within a three-year period.
