Bahrain says it wants to mend fences with Iran

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ISLAMABAD: In an obvious reference to Iran, Bahrain said on Thursday that it expected Pakistan to have a moderating effect on Muslim countries in the region.

“We look forward to Pakistan having influence of moderation and peace,” Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa said at a press conference at the conclusion of the three-day visit of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

During the king’s visit, Bahrain raised the issue of its troubled ties with Iran, accusing it of interference in the kingdom, which recently witnessed an uprising against the monarchy.

Pakistan helped it in putting down the revolt by allowing Bahrain to recruit retired security personnel for its security forces.

A joint communique issued at the conclusion of the visit said the two sides had exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest and stressed the importance of peaceful resolution of all issues, both regional and extra-regional, through dialogue.

Though the Bahraini foreign minister denied having sought Pakistani support against Iran or asking Islamabad for mediation, his statement at the media conference hinted at Manama’s desire for outside help in fixing problems with Tehran.

The foreign minister said his government wanted to mend fences with Iran, but the Iranian government was not serious in a rapprochement.

“We want them to take steps to mend this relationship,” he added.

On finding Pakistan’s government not too keen in further discussing the Iran issue because of local political expediencies, Foreign Minister Khalifa said: “We have explained our position at meetings and agree that Pakistan has to have balanced relations with all countries in the region.”

Speaking about Pak-Bahrain defence cooperation, the foreign minister said it was historical and wide-ranging.

Recalling the King Hamad’s unprecedented visit to Joint Services Headquarters, he said the trip marked the “culmination” of one phase of cooperation and laid the foundation for much more extensive relationship in future.

He refused to give details about the nature of defence cooperation being worked out by the two countries, saying it should be left for the military side. He did not deny that Pakistan was considering sending more security forces to Bahrain and said details of cooperation could not be disclosed.

The joint communique said that both countries, while agreeing to intensification of bilateral defence and security cooperation, decided to initiate annual security dialogue.

“It was also decided to strengthen sharing of information, intelligence and assessments,” the communique added.

Bahrain has reportedly shown interest in making defence purchases from Pakistan and also sought help in military training.

The communique further noted that there was agreement on further enhancing high-level political exchanges, cooperation in the fields of economic, trade and investment, defence and security and people-to-people contacts.

The two sides agreed to a meeting of foreign ministers in later half of this year to continue their consultations, which the communique said would serve as an umbrella framework for bilateral cooperation.


Bahrain says it wants to mend fences with Iran - DAWN.COM

 

[SHAMK9]

Now this is what I'm talking about, instead of choosing sides, Pakistan should promote peace

 

[Pakistanisage]

I think it is a wise choice. Bahrain must cool things down and nurture trust and cordial relations with Iran, considering the majority of their Population is Shia and good relations with Iran may help bringing the political "Temperature " dial down a bit.

Maybe Pakistan can facilitate this Rapprochement between Bahrain and Iran.

 

[Hack-Hook]

Good or Bad relation with Iran wont change political temperature in Bahrain , as we have nothing to do with it , every body knew it's not how we work ,if we want to do something we commit to it , not abandoning it like Bahrain .

If Bahrain ruling party wants to solve its problem , then they must reach an understanding with Bahrain people , otherwise it will be fire under the ashes , it burns you badly even if it seems so calm .

 

[DATIS]

They (bahrain dictators) can stop suppressing their people instead

 

[ResurgentIran]

Good or Bad relation with Iran wont change political temperature in Bahrain , as we have nothing to do with it , every body knew it's not how we work ,if we want to do something we commit to it , not abandoning it like Bahrain .

If Bahrain ruling party wants to solve its problem , then they must reach an understanding with Bahrain people , otherwise it will be fire under the ashes , it burns you badly even if it seems so calm .

Afarin!
Even if Tehran was to reach an accomodation with Al-Khalifa, what would that do to better the situation of the people on the ground?

Initially, King Khalifa's own commision report said that Iran had no involvement in the uprising.

I just like to ask everyone how Iran would be involved anyway? Do you see us getting in with tanks ala KSA?
Do you see any repeated news of weapons shipment?

How is Iran involved in Bahrain?
"Mending ties" will not change the equation.

 

[Popeye Turbo]

If Bahrainians are so loyal to Iran, why don't they move to the motherland?

 

[Fukuoka]

Wahabis crying after attacking everybody

 

[Yzd Khalifa]

Good or Bad relation with Iran wont change political temperature in Bahrain , as we have nothing to do with it , every body knew it's not how we work ,if we want to do something we commit to it , not abandoning it like Bahrain .

If Bahrain ruling party wants to solve its problem , then they must reach an understanding with Bahrain people , otherwise it will be fire under the ashes , it burns you badly even if it seems so calm .

I like the overuse of analogies associated with fire!

Iran has less to say on Bahrain positively or negatively, given the fact that the Iranians are in no position to negotiate on it.

 

[DATIS]

If Bahrainians are so loyal to Iran, why don't they move to the motherland?

How can they ? when they're oppressed and killed for talking out ?

I like the overuse of analogies associated with fire!

Iran has less to say on Bahrain positively or negatively, given the fact that the Iranians are in no position to negotiate on it.

Where did that fact come from ? just like the fact that you're enemies with israel and you're a muslim nation ?

 

[Hack-Hook]

I like the overuse of analogies associated with fire!

Iran has less to say on Bahrain positively or negatively, given the fact that the Iranians are in no position to negotiate on it.

Iran has nothing to say in Bahrain because we stayed out of it , if we wanted to involve ourselves there , well NATO and USA believe the Roadside bombs that hit their soldiers left and right in some other countries provided by Iran and it was child play for us to smuggle ATGMs to Bahrain as there already exist a robust network of smugglers between north and south side of Persian Gulf that are using more than 30000 boat and ship for their business . and you see there is no sign of r involvement , so you see it's not that or word have no meaning there , it's we decided it's better not to interfere in there and let Bahrain people themselves decide for themselves , not like other countries who sent troops , tanks and police forces there to help oppressing unarmed civilian .

 

[Popeye Turbo]

How can they ? when they're oppressed and killed for talking out ?

Well, presumably they are allowed to go to the airport and board a plane?

Surely if they are loyal to Iran, they would love to live there.

Unless of course Bahrain captures them and kills them for trying to leave the country - like Iran does with its escapees.

 

[e3nad3alek]

Iran has nothing to say in Bahrain because we stayed out of it , if we wanted to involve ourselves there , well NATO and USA believe the Roadside bombs that hit their soldiers left and right in some other countries provided by Iran and it was child play for us to smuggle ATGMs to Bahrain as there already exist a robust network of smugglers between north and south side of Persian Gulf that are using more than 30000 boat and ship for their business . and you see there is no sign of r involvement , so you see it's not that or word have no meaning there , it's we decided it's better not to interfere in there and let Bahrain people themselves decide for themselves , not like other countries who sent troops , tanks and police forces there to help oppressing unarmed civilian .

Stop lying. Iran is definitely involved in Bahrain. Iran is funding the bomb attacks on bahraini soldiers

 

[Hack-Hook]

Stop lying. Iran is definitely involved in Bahrain. Iran is funding the bomb attacks on bahraini soldiers

The Arabian Gulf will only be safe when Iran gets wiped off the map

our signature is Hezboallah of Lebanon , when you saw such thing in Bahrain come and talk and your post is hilarious .

Iran is definitely involved in Bahrain. Iran is funding the bomb attacks on bahraini soldiers

since when those fire crackers are considered bomb and how come Bahrain soldiers have nationality of UAE ?
By the way show your proof ? (and please save every one and don't talk about Ambulances filled with weapons)

 

[e3nad3alek]

our signature is Hezboallah of Lebanon , when you saw such thing in Bahrain come and talk and your post is hilarious .

since when those fire crackers are considered bomb and how come Bahrain soldiers have nationality of UAE ?
By the way show your proof ? (and please save every one and don't talk about Ambulances filled with weapons)

Bahrain soldiers have UAE nationality because of GCC joint security agreements. Those bombs have killed and wounded many people. Hezbollah does have a branch in Bahrain, everyone knows this