Muscat: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received members of the Board of Directors of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a delegation from the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) during His Majesty's state visit to the Sultanate of Oman.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HM King Hamad praised the efforts of both chambers of commerce in advancing and strengthening Bahraini-Omani cooperation, particularly in the economic, trade, and investment sectors. He highlighted the strong ties between the two countries and the advanced cooperation in various sectors.
HM King Hamad lauded the outcomes of the successful state visit to Oman and the productive meeting with HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, emphasizing the importance of these engagements in further strengthening Bahrain-Oman relations, particularly in the economic and investment sectors. The King also commended the signing of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements between Bahrain and Oman, expressing confidence that they will further strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
Furthermore, HM King Hamad expressed appreciation for the efforts of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in supporting and strengthening Bahraini-Omani relations, commending Oman's achievements under Sultan Haitham's leadership, particularly in the economic and commercial sectors. The King recognized the role of the private sector and business leaders in both countries in boosting trade volumes through joint investment and economic projects, expressing hope that the meetings would pave the way for new avenues of economic cooperation and the exchange of expertise and experiences, fostering mutual benefits.
HM King Hamad also highlighted the advantages of Bahrain's economy, including its strategic location and skilled human resources across various sectors. Members of the chambers of commerce and industry from Bahrain and Oman expressed their appreciation to HM the King, commending his role in fostering historical relations and supporting the development of economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two countries.