Bahrain Chamber discusses trade ties

TDT | Manama

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Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber, Sameer Nass, met separately with the Ambassadors of Bangladesh and Pakistan to Bahrain yesterday, exploring trade and investment opportunities with both countries.

In his meeting with Mohammad Rais Hasan Sarower, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Nass noted that bilateral trade between Bahrain and Bangladesh reached 38.3 million US dollars in 2024. He emphasised potential areas for growth, particularly in ICT, pharmaceuticals, and the food sector.

Bangladesh Outlook

Ambassador Sarower highlighted the strength of Bangladesh’s economy, which reached 460 billion dollars in 2024, with a GDP growth rate of 7 percent. He pointed to new openings for economic collaboration between the nations.

Pakistan Prospects

In a separate discussion with Saqib Rauf, Ambassador of Pakistan to Bahrain, Nass praised the enduring ties between the two countries and welcomed the outcomes of a joint virtual meeting held the previous day between Bahraini and Pakistani business communities.

Ambassador Rauf expressed pride in the bilateral relationship and outlined key areas of opportunity for investment and cooperation, including housing, tourism, health, education, and real estate.

Both meetings reinforced the Bahrain Chamber’s commitment to enhancing regional trade through direct dialogue with diplomatic and business partners.