Prime Minister Imran Khan to visit Bahrain today.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Bahrain on December 16 (tomorrow) on the invitation of King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa to attend the country's National Day celebrations as the guest of honour.

According to a press release issued on Sunday, a delegation including members of the cabinet and senior government officials will accompany the prime minister.

This will be Imran's first visit to Bahrain since assuming office in August 2018.

During the visit, Prime Minister Imran is expected to hold one-on-one meetings with the Bahraini king as well as delegation talks with Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa.

During these meetings, the prime minister is expected to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries as well as matters concerning regional and international issues, the press release added.

In a subsequent statement, the PTI noted that the visit "will enable the two sides to explore ways and means to further deepen bilateral trade and investment ties".

It will "impart a strong impetus to both sides' endeavours to forge a closer, multifaceted bilateral relationship," the statement added.

The government's press release added that during the visit, Bahrain's highest civil award will be conferred upon the prime minister.

This was confirmed earlier in the week by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis Zulfiqar Bukhari while speaking to Arab News.

"The prime minister is going on an official visit to Bahrain in mid-December where he will be conferred Bahrain's highest civilian award," the publication quoted Bukhari.

He added that the premier will receive the...