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The Bahraini delegation, led by Second Deputy Speaker Ahmed Abdul Waheid Qarata, stressed the importance of translating longstanding diplomatic and defense ties into stronger commercial partnerships.<br \/>\nDiscussions focused on diversifying cooperation across agriculture, textiles, IT, and infrastructure, with both sides agreeing to prioritize parliamentary exchanges to accelerate progress. Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information &#038; Broadcasting Barrister Danyal Chaudhry hailed the Green Pakistan Initiative as a cornerstone of future collaboration, calling it a \u201ctransformative project to revolutionize agro-exports, ensure regional food security, and create cross-border opportunities for farmers and investors.\u201d<br \/>\nThe initiative aims to position Pakistan as a key agricultural partner for Bahrain while addressing shared climate and sustainability challenges. In the textile sector, Pakistan and Bahrain agreed to explore joint ventures, leveraging Pakistan\u2019s manufacturing expertise and Bahrain\u2019s strategic trade networks. Meanwhile, plans to bolster the IT sector include skill development programs and tech infrastructure upgrades.<br \/>\nBarrister Danyal emphasized, \u201cWe are committed to equipping our youth with cutting-edge facilities to foster innovation, attract foreign investment, and position Pakistan as a regional tech hub.\u201d The PFG encouraged investors from Bahrain to capitalize on opportunities in Pakistan\u2019s agriculture, tourism, and IT industries.<br \/>\nBahrain also reaffirmed its support for Pakistan\u2019s bid for a 2025-2026 UN Security Council seat. 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