Istanbul:Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, the Minister of Industry and Commerce, led Bahrain's delegation at the 42nd Session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC) in Istanbul, Trkiye, from October 31 to November 3.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Minister Fakhro emphasized COMCEC's critical role in enhancing economic and trade cooperation among member states and tackling global economic challenges through initiatives that promote economic growth and sustainable development.
During the event, Minister Fakhro met with Professor Dr. Ömer Bolat, the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Trkiye, where they discussed various issues of mutual interest. The session addressed global economic developments, trade expansion, financial cooperation, and the creation of trade finance tools to boost exports among member states.
Additionally, the session included the B57+ Business Leaders' Summit 2026, aimed at strengthening the private sector's contribution to economic cooperation. Specialized panels focused on family-supportive policies in the digital age, and an exhibition highlighted member states' experiences with COMCEC-supported programs and projects.