Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Hassan Abdulla Fakhro, who Thursday received the US consultant Andrew Samet, reviewed with him the solid Bahraini-US ties, especially economic ones culminating in the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) bonding the two friendly countries.
Dr. Fakhro reiterated the government’s keenness to constantly consolidate economic and trade ties with the USA through joint agreements and reciprocal visits, as well as other programmes, including economic and political ones.
Andrew Samet expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the kingdom’s wise leadership and government for the tremendous endeavours they exert for sake of bolstering bilateral relations.
Dr. Fakhro also received the outgoing German Ambassador to Bahrain Dr. Hubert Lang and praised the efforts he has made to enhance cooperation between Bahrain and Germany in all fields, especially the economic ones.
Dr. Hubert Lang expressed his heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the government and the Industry and Commerce Ministry for their cooperation and support, renewing his country’s strong keenness to strengthen its ties with the kingdom at all levels.