Manama, Oct. 12 (BNA): The Industry, Commerce and Tourism Ministry officials held a meeting with the US delegation from the Senate and House of Representatives chaired by the Assistant Undersecretary for Domestic and Foreign Trade at Industry Ministry Shaikh Hamad bin Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa.

The meeting reviewed the longstanding relations between Bahrain and the US and the efforts made by the leaderships to achieve the goals of common interest.

They discussed issues of common interest and reviewed the economic environment in Bahrain and the government's initiatives, which contributed to enhancing the investment sector, making Bahrain a hub for various international projects in the region.

The meeting praised relations between Bahrain and the US, especially those related to trade and economic affairs.

They signed a free trade agreement, which had a great impact in raising the rates of trade exchange in large proportions between the two countries.

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