India and Bahrain today signed an agreement on Cooperation in combating international terrorism, transnational organized crime and trafficking in illicit drugs, narcotic and psychotropic substances and precursors chemicals.<br/><br/> Agreement was signed after a delegation level meeting with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Bahrain Interior Minister Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa at New Delhi. Mr Al Khalifa, is on an four day official visit to India from 1st to 4th December. <br/><br/> Both countries have close and friendly relations, characterised by shared interests, mutual trust and excellent people-to-people contacts. This visit is expected to provide fresh impetus to bilateral ties. Over 4 lakh Indian nationals are working in Bahrain.