H.E. Mr.  Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro Minister of Industry and Commerce, met with Mrs. Chen Pi, Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission, as part of his participation in the Industry and Investment Forum between the (GCC) and China, organized by the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China.

The Minister of Industry and Commerce affirmed strong ties bounding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the People's Republic of China, especially in investment and economy, and exchanging experiences in the fields of industry and trade, referring in this regard to the Silk Road Economic Belt, which is a great investment opportunity to promote international trade and increase the economic development of the two countries.

A number of topics of common interest were also discussed, and for her part, Mrs. Chen Pi, noted China’s keenness to enhance economic cooperation with Bahrain and support its efforts in achieving sustainable development and enhancing economic stability.