Ports and Maritime Affairs Undersecretary Meets German Ambassador to Discuss Enhanced Cooperation

Manama: Bader Hood Al Mahmood, Undersecretary for Ports and Maritime Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, met with Henning Georg Simon, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Undersecretary highlighted the strong bilateral relations and longstanding ties between both countries.According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting discussed means to enhance cooperation, particularly in the maritime transport and logistics sectors, in support of shared interests. The two sides also exchanged expertise and international best practices in port management and discussed the adoption of smart and sustainable solutions.Following the meeting, the ambassador and the accompanying delegation toured Khalifa Bin Salman Port to review its advanced facilities and logistics capabilities as a key hub for regional trade. The delegation was also briefed on the port's operational procedures, its high cargo and container handling efficiency, and future development plan s aimed at reinforcing its position as a leading regional maritime logistics hub.For his part, the German ambassador expressed his admiration for the advanced infrastructure and organisational efficiency of Bahrain's seaports.