Manama: Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, met with Wang Bo, Chairman of China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC), on the sidelines of the Innovation Summit in the Social Housing Sector, held at Exhibition World Bahrain. The meeting was attended by Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikh Khalid highlighted the Kingdom of Bahrain's dedication to expanding international partnerships, in alignment with the comprehensive development process spearheaded by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and furthered by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Shaikh Khalid emphasized the robust cooperation between Bahrain and China, especially in the housing sector. He noted the support of both nations' leaderships in hastening the delivery of social housing services.
The discussions included the latest updates on phase three of the Sitra Housing Project, the largest and final stage of the development, which encompasses 1,269 housing units and associated secondary infrastructure. Shaikh Khalid praised the ongoing partnership between the Ministry and CMEC throughout the project's phases.