HRH the Crown Prince receives the President of MEDEF

Manama, Apr. 16 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister today received the President of the Movement of French Enterprises (MEDEF), Frédéric Sanchez, at Riffa Palace. The meeting focused on ways to enhance and strengthen cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the field of trade. During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince highlighted the steady growth of the bilateral relations, and recalled various official visits to France that have contributed to increased cooperation. HRH the Crown Prince then spoke of Bahrain’s development plans, noting that the Kingdom’s diverse economy sustains stable, long-term economic growth. HRH the Crown Prince concluded by recognizing the key role played by the private sector in spearheading economic growth and advancing the business environment. The Minister of Finance and National Economy, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, also attended the meeting.