H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, met with Hong Kong's Secretary of Commerce and Economic Development Mr. Algernon Yau, as part of his participation in the work of the Industry and Investment Forum between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the People's Republic of China, organized by the National Development and Reform Commission.

Minister Fakhro stressed the bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Hong Kong, noting the importance of enhancing the volume of economic and joint trade, considering Hong Kong’s major economic influence regionally and globally.

 For his part, Mr. Algernon Yau highlighted the importance of consolidating relations between the two countries, as well as enhancing cooperation and exchanging experiences and knowledge through expansion of strategic partnerships.