Industry Minister receives US Ambassador

Manama, Jan. 3 (BNA): Industry and Commerce Minister Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro received United States Ambassador Steven C. Bondy. The meeting reviewed topics of common interests. The minister affirmed the strong historical relations between Bahrain and the US. Fakhro praised the increase of bilateral trade exchange rates and the expanse of cooperation He stressed the importance of maximizing the benefit of the Free Trade Agreements (FTA), especially by encouraging private sector institutions to engage in commercial activities.