Manama, Feb 10 (BNA): Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Chairman Khalid Al-Moayyad has received Philippine President’s Special Envoy to the GCC countries, Dr. Amable Aguiluz.

BCCI Chairman hailed the solid Bahraini-Philippine relations in light of keenness of both leaderships to further strengthening them.

He called for encouraging and stimulating the establishment of joint business ventures between Bahraini business owners and their Filipino counterparts. He urged finding new investment opportunities to further broadening aspects of cooperation.

He expressed optimism about the future of economic cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the GCC countries and the ASEAN states.

Dr. Aguiluz highlighted the significant role played by the private sectors of both countries in boosting their national economies. He pointed out bolstering trade relations to create more joint ventures.

MJ

BNA 1534 GMT 2016/02/10