Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa stressed the importance of pursuing programmes aimed to meet citizens’ aspirations and create rewarding opportunities.
He underlined the need to further bolster a business-friendly environment to boost investments through streamlined facilities, which represent a key pillar of the economic recovery plan.
The minister highlighted Bahrain’s economic competitiveness which supports all development sectors. This came as he received Investcorp and Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) Chairman Sir Michael Fallon.
The minister stressed the importance of bolstering active partnership with the private sector, hailing the role of financial establishments in supporting sustainable development and spurring growth.
The two sides discussed aspects of joint cooperation and reviewed business and financial issues of mutual concern, in addition to global economic developments.
Source: Bahrain News Agency