Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Hassan Fakhro chaired a follow up meeting with the delegation participated in the Bahrain-UK Business Forum to follow up forum feedback and results, which was held in London on April 24, 2013 under the guidance of His majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al in presence delegation from ministries and government agencies and the private sector.
During the meeting, the Minister praised the level of relations reached by Bahrain and England which contribute to enhance mutual visits between the leaders of the two countries, and great support by the two leaderships.
The Minister expressed government and Ministry appreciations for all contributions and initiatives made by the private sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain and met Ministry’s invitation to participate in the forum, which reflects positively to develop economic relation between Bahrain and the United Kingdom. The Minister noted in this regard to leadership and government support for such effective participations that will enhance ongoing efforts to promote the Kingdom as a front for investments and business in the region.
Dr. Fakhro confirmed that such events would attract foreign investments and encourage investors and international companies to see investment reality and to consider the advances capabilities in attracting and embracing various investment projects.
The representatives appreciate the great efforts made by the Ministry in organizing the form which achieved success and attracted a significant presence of private sector. Nearly 400 participants attended the forum from both countries. They noted the importance of such events in highlighting economic progress in the Kingdom of Bahrain.