H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro Minister of Industry and Commerce received H.E. Anne Gallandoan Lewis, Philippine Ambassador-designate, where they discussed areas of cooperation between the two countries.

The Minister HE the Ambassador, and reviewed bilateral relations and the positive developments they are witnessing at various levels, noting the importance of continuing work to consolidate and develop these relations, especially in the industrial and commercial fields to achieve common goals and aspirations. 

For her part, the Ambassador of the Philippines expressed her sincere thanks and appreciation to the Minister of Industry and Commerce, hailing Bahrain's efforts towards strengthening the bonds of cooperation between the two countries in all fields, and looking forward to strengthening bilateral economic relations and widening aspects of cooperation in the best interest of both nations and their people.​