MANAMA: The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Dr. Zayed R. Alzayani met Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Ms. Susan Ziyadeh in presence of the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of the United States of America Mr. Timothy J. Pounds in the framework of the visit by United States Secretary of State Mr. John Kerry.
During the meeting, they reviewed a number of common topics between Bahrain and the United States, expressing Kingdom’s welcome on all steps undertaken by both governments which aims to enhance common and historical ties which crowned in the Free Trade Agreement and in which contributed to raise trade exchange to advance level.
The minister stated that “the government of Bahrain always seek to enhance economic relations with all countries of the world especially with those with bilateral agreement.” The minister pointed to the role played by the private sector in both countries and take advantage of FTA and expand bilateral cooperation in all fields.
