Bahrain and Egypt are set to deepen their financial and economic cooperation following a meeting between Bahrain’s Minister of Finance and National Economy, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Badr Abdelatty. The meeting took place in Bangkok during the annual gatherings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group.
Both ministers emphasized the enduring relations between their nations and expressed a strong commitment to enhancing their strategic partnership for the benefit of their citizens. The talks highlighted the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation across several sectors, especially in finance and the economy.
During their discussions, Shaikh Salman and Dr. Abdelatty underscored the need to build on existing agreements and memoranda of understanding to enhance coordination and explore new opportunities for economic collaboration. This commitment aims to fortify their shared economic interests and foster a more integrated approach to addressing mutual challenges.
The ministers also exchanged views on recent developments in the global economy and other issues of mutual concern. Bahrain reiterated its dedication to working closely with Egypt to advance their shared economic priorities, signaling a renewed focus on leveraging their bilateral relationship to achieve economic growth.