Bahrain, EMA discuss economic cooperation

Manama, Apr 4 (BNA): Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed bin Rashid Al-Zayani today received a business delegation from the Euro-Mediterranean and Arab Association for Economic Cooperation (EMA) led by President Christian Wulff. Ways to reinforce economic cooperation between Bahrain and EMA member states to achieve joint goals were discussed. The minister stressed the government's efforts to develop economic and investment sectors and updating legislations and regulations to keep pace with regional and international changes. He pointed Bahrain's suitable investment environment necessary for the establishment of regional and global projects. He also noted the investment opportunities and facilitations available to investors across the globe, which have made Bahrain a key regional gateway for business and investment projects. The delegation expressed interest to promote cooperation, and praised the unmissable economic and urban progress witnessed by Bahrain, hailing the government's role in providing the suitable investment environment and facilitations essential to attract foreign investment and industrial and commercial projects.