Industry and Commerce Minister Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro received UK Chief Negotiator for the UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA),Tom Wintle.

Head of International Engagement, UK-GCC FTA, Alistair Walker, and UK Ambassador to Bahrain, Roderick Drummond were present.

The minister affirmed the United Kingdom’s role as a major global investment partner, noting the steady growth of economic relations between Bahrain and the UK, which reflects their distinguished historical relations.

The meeting discussed topics of common interest.

Minister Fakhro stressed Bahrain’s keenness to enhance economic cooperation with the UK in all fields.

He pointed out to the role that the private sector can play in both countries and benefit from the advantages of the FTA, which contributes to achieving common goals and raising rates of trade and investment exchange.

Source: Bahrain News Agency