Manama, July 15 (BNA) Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Hassan Abdullah Fakhro received today Egyptian Ambassador to Bahrain Essam Saleh Awad and discussed with him fraternal relations between both countries and the leaderships’ keenness to further bolster them and boost bilateral economic cooperation.

Dr. Fakhro reviewed the economic situation in Bahrain and the government’s measures to promote investments.

On his part, the Egyptian ambassador hailed the government’s efforts to further cement economic ties between both countries, pointing out the embassy’s keenness to support those efforts by coordinating with relevant parties.

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BNA 1327 GMT 2014/07/15