ISLAMABAD, October 03, SPA -- The Commander of the National Guard of Bahrain, Sheikh Mohammad Bin Essa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, met Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday, according to an official statement. Aziz said Pakistan and Bahrain enjoy deep, multifaceted relationship based on common faith, heritage and culture. He added that the two countries have stood by each other in difficult times and the relationship with Bahrain is a source of strength for Pakistan. Sheikh Mohammad Bin Eisa Bin Salman Al Khalifa reaffirmed the need to expand cooperation between Pakistan and Bahrain in the areas of trade, investment, defense and security. --SPA www.spa.gov.sa/487815