Boosting private sector

Manama : Increasing investment opportunities are a crucial part of strengthening the private sector’s role in both Bahrain and China, said Deputy King HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. 

Prince Salman was speaking while receiving an official Chinese business delegation led by the Shenzhen Mayor Xu Qin at Gudaibiya Palace yesterday. 

The meeting included discussions on shared development goals and potential investment opportunities between the two countries.

The Deputy King went on to stress that transforming the private sector’s role as a driver of growth is a key component of Bahrain’s ongoing diversification efforts. 

Prince Salman added that the Kingdom has and continues to increase competitiveness across sectors, a principle that has helped attract international investment to the country and allowed it to thrive.

Speaking on the growing ties between Bahrain and countries across Asia, the Deputy King noted the important role played by trade and development agreements in enhancing relationships. 

Prince Salman also highlighted the series of high-level visits between Bahrain and China, which had helped strengthen cooperation across various sectors.

The Deputy King concluded by welcoming the Mayor and the accompanying delegation to the Kingdom, remarking that the steady growth of Bahrain-Chinese relations demonstrates both countries’ commitment to shared strategic goals and interests.

PM welcomes Chinese investments

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa welcomed Chinese investments and efforts to promote trade and economic cooperation.

The Prime Minister received Shenzhen Mayor Xu Qin and the accompanying delegation at Gudaibiya Palace yesterday to discuss investment cooperation and aspects of future partnerships.

Prince Khalifa stressed Bahrain’s keenness to broaden cooperation with China based on mutual respect and desire to boost joint cooperation. 

The Premier pointed out the importance of the exchange of visits to reinforce joint cooperation through encouraging the private sectors of both countries to exploit the investment opportunities.