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6/13/25, 9:21 AM King Of Bahrain Receives UAE Minister Of State For Foreign Trade In Manama | Pakistan Point
The meeting reviewed recent developments in strategic trade and investment partnerships
between the two nations, as well as ways to expand them in line with shared development
objectives and aspirations for continued growth and prosperity.

Also present were Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Bahrain’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, and
Fahad Mohammed Salem bin Kardous Al Ameri, UAE Ambassador to Bahrain.

On the sidelines of the visit, Dr. Al Zeyoudi held separate meetings with Shaikh Salman bin
Khalifa Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Finance and National Economy, and Abdullah bin Adel
Fakhro, to explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The discussions came following the
entry into force of the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement on 8th May.

Both sides expressed their hope that business communities and private sector entities in both
countries would fully leverage this agreement and others, to establish more joint ventures that
support mutual economic growth.

The meetings also discussed building on the growing trade and investment ties between the two
countries. Non-oil trade between the UAE and Bahrain saw a record 23 percent increase in
2024, reaching AED33.9 billion. The UAE also maintained its position as the third-largest global
investor in Bahrain, holding 10 percent of the country’s cumulative foreign direct investment
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