The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism HE Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani received at his office today the former British Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Mr. Iain Lindsay.

During the meeting, the Minister congratulated Mr. Lindsay on the occasion of his recent appointment as an advisor to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Board (EDB).

Mr. Al Zayani praised the key and effective role played by EDB in developing the national economy and promoting the attractive investment atmosphere that distinguishes the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The Minister stressed the importance of intensifying cooperation and coordination between the Ministry and EDB, which aims to achieve sustainable development, activate plans and programmes to introduce the investment opportunities available in Bahrain.

Additionally, the meeting discussed EDB's role in promoting the procedures and facilitations granted by the Ministry to investors and businessmen, in order to achieve Bahrain's 2030 Economic Vision, based on the three principles of "Sustainability, Competitiveness and Justice". ​