"Khairat Al-Bahrain" project discussed

Manama, Oct.6 (BNA): Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank is conducting a feasibility study on "Khairat Al-Bahrain" agricultural project in Sudan. Developments of the scheme were today on the agenda as Undersecretary for Agriculture and Marine Resources Shaikh Khalifa bin Isa Al-Khalifa met Sudanese Ambassador Abdulrahman Khalil Ahmed to discuss cooperation. He stressed Bahrain’s keenness on bolstering joint cooperation, stressing the importance of spearheading agricultural markets in Sudan. He announced that the feasibility study conducted by Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank is nearing completion, pointing out that "Khairat Al-Bahrain" will hopefully witness new developments in coming weeks. The two sides discussed ways of following up the implementation of the project in Northern Governorate in Sudan, spotlighting the ongoing Bahrain-commissioned economic and environmental feasibility study. They agreed to overcome obstacles that may impede the implementation of the vital project, being one the crucial agricultural schemes which aim at consolidating food security. The Sudanese diplomat hailed the Kingdom’s strides, stressing the importance of "Khairat Al-Bahrain" project which will have a positive impact on Bahrain’s food security. He underlined his country’s keenness on expanding bilateral cooperation as part of a strategic partnership which will contribute to achieving joint interests and enhancing economic development.