Manama: Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, met with Faisal Bin Fadhil Alibrahim, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy and Planning, in the presence of Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB). The meeting took place on the sidelines of the third Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2025, held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting focused on strengthening economic and developmental cooperation between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia and on exchanging expertise in planning and sustainable development to support growth in both countries. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa highlighted the long-standing ties between the two nations and commended the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. He also noted the strategic efforts of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, in expanding partnerships and advancing economic cooperation.
The Minister emphasised the importance of continuing joint initiatives to further enhance bilateral economic ties for the benefit of both countries and their peoples.