Belgrade: A Bahraini delegation, led by the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), convened with counterparts from the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Belgrade to discuss strengthening economic and trade cooperation. The meeting took place during the official visit of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, to Serbia.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the session was co-chaired by Mohammed Abduljabbar Al Kooheji, Second Vice-Chairman of BCCI, and Mihailo Vesovic, Deputy President of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Saati, the Bahraini Ambassador to Serbia and residing in Moscow, also participated in the meeting. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, expanding investment partnerships, and identifying new opportunities to boost trade exchange between Bahrain and Serbia.
The dialogue highlighted promising areas of collaboration in sectors such as food production, dairy products, information technology, construction, and financial services. The aim is to open new channels of partnership and deepen economic ties. Bahrain emphasized its ambition to position itself as a leading investment hub and a regional gateway to Gulf and Arab markets, supported by its advanced infrastructure and flexible regulatory framework.
Participants agreed that such engagements form the foundation for future cooperation and pave the way for joint projects and investments that align with global economic trends, serving the mutual interests of both nations. During the visit, the Bahraini delegation also attended a briefing on Expo 2027 Belgrade. The event, themed "Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All", is expected to attract global participation and serve as a platform for innovation and knowledge exchange in sustainable development, creative industries, technology, health, and sport.