Finance Minister receives EXIM Chairperson

Manama, Dec. 6 (BNA): Minister of Finance and National Economy, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, has underlined the remarkable role of the financial and banking sector in fast-tracking economic development through the provision of the needed credit facilities for various commercial and economic sector. He stressed the pivotal role of the financial and banking sector in providing more investment opportunities as well as development initiatives and programmes. The Minister of Finance and National Economy was speaking as he received Chairperson of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), Kimberly A. Reed, and her accompanying delegation. He pointed out Bahrain’s investment attractiveness, mainly in the financial and banking sector, thanks to the care and support accorded by the government to this field. He also emphasised the kingdom’s status as one of the regional and international financial hubs. The Minister of Finance and National Economy asserted the importance to continue boosting cooperation with EXIM for the best interest of the two friendly countries. He also discussed the latest global economic developments and issues of common interest. Mrs. Kimberly A. Reed expressed thanks and respect to the Minister of Finance and National Economy for the good welcome, voicing keenness on more cooperation with the Kingdom of Bahrain.