Bahrain Chamber second vice-chairman Mohammed Al Kooheji has expressed pride in the historic relationship between Bahrain and India, highlighting the strong business co-operation across various sectors.
His comments came during the opening of the India-Bahrain Buyer Seller Meet, held yesterday at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence and Spa. The event was attended by Industry and Commerce Minister Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Indian Ambassador Vinod Jacob, and Bahrain Chamber executive board member Bassim Al Saie, along with other key officials and business owners from both nations.
The meet, organised by the Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO), the Indian Embassy, the Bahrain India Society, and the Bahrain Chamber, hosted 26 Indian companies from the food and agriculture sector. They engaged in business discussions with a wide range of Bahraini business owners.
Speaking at the event, Mr Al Kooheji noted that “India stands as one of Bahrain’s key trading partners, ranking sixth as the largest export partner and seventh as the largest import partner in 2023, with a total trade volume of approximately $1.1 billion.”
He also voiced the Bahraini private sector’s keenness on expanding business partnerships and further enhancing relations.