Bahrain; Saudi discuss strong economic ties
A Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) delegation led by Chairman Samir Nass met Saudi Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Planning for Sectoral and Regional Development Affairs Khalil bin Ibrahim Al-Watban and discussed bilateral trade and investment relations.
The two sides reviewed close economic, commercial and investment relations binding Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, stressing the importance of expanding joint ties and consolidating business partnerships.
BCCI Vice Chairman Khalid Mohammed Najeebi stressed deep-rooted historic relations, particularly economic and trade ties, in light of the care and royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
He underlined the chamber’s keenness on supporting complementary economic and trade strategy between the two countries, lauding the role of Saudi Arabia as the first and largest business partner in the region.
He said that the coming period would hopefully witness more coordination and cooperation in all economic, trade and investment sectors, stressing the importance of mitigating all impediments and difficulties that may confront the growth of investments.
