Manama: Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, received Simon Martin CMG, Charg© d'Affaires of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Bahrain. Minister Fakhro affirmed the historical ties between Bahrain and the UK and the mutual keenness to develop cooperation and achieve shared aspirations.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting reviewed issues of common interest and explored means to develop cooperation, particularly in economics and trade.