Bangkok : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, met with Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, held in Bangkok, the Kingdom of Thailand.
Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa affirmed the deep-rooted historical relations between Bahrain and Egypt, highlighting the continued growth and development of bilateral cooperation with the continued support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of Egypt, and their shared commitment to further developing and expanding the strategic partnership for the benefit of both countries and their peoples.
The Minister of Finance highlighted the commitment of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Excellency Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, to advancing bilateral cooperation and coordination across broader areas, building on the agreements and memoranda of understanding between the two countries to achieve their shared aspirations.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed means to enhance bilateral cooperation across various sectors, particularly in finance and the economy. The Finance Minister reaffirmed Bahrain’s commitment to building on the progress achieved through productive cooperation and creating further opportunities to advance Bahraini-Egyptian relations for mutual benefit.
The meeting also reviewed matters of mutual interest and the latest developments in the global economy.
