Electricity Minister receives German ambassador

Manama, Mar. 21 (BNA): Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received German Ambassador Kai Boeckmann and welcomed the relations between the two countries in various fields, especially electricity, water and renewable energy. The ambassador invited Dr. Mirza, on behalf of the German Economic Energy Affairs Minister, to participate in the fifth session of the Berlin Dialogue for ministers and decision makers on the transformation of energy to be held next month. The ambassador also said the German government is looking to host a group of experts from Bahrain to learn about his country’s experience in energy efficiency projects in buildings and dealing with the challenges of climate change. He added a German delegation would also visit Bahrain. Dr. Mirza thanked the ambassador for the invitation and said the Bahrain government pays great attention to encouraging the use of clean and green energy, especially after a Royal Decree to establish a sustainable energy center. He said the exchange of experiences between the two countries would enhance cooperation in energy efficiency. The ambassador thanked the minister and officials for the welcome and hospitality, stressing readiness to strengthen this cooperation between the two countries.