Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato’ Sri Haji Mohammad Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak paid a visit to the Economic Development Board (EDB) on December 16th, 2017 to know more about EDB’s work and their strategic plans. The meeting was held in presence of Deputy Premier Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, and a number of EDB board members and officials.
The Prime Minister, Dato’ Sri Haji was briefed by EDB’s Chief Executive Officer, Khalid Al-Rumaihi, about EDB’s role in consolidating and supporting the economic policies of the kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and efforts to diversify the kingdom’s economy.
Referring to EDB’s plans and strategies to develop various economic sectors, Al-Rumaihi highlighted EDB’s keenness to intensify its efforts in the current phase to consolidate investments in financial services, information, and communication, logistics, manufacturing and tourism.
EDB chief also pointed out that there are promising horizons to enhance economic relations with Malaysia, given the two countries’ flourishing economic march, and distinguished international status in the Islamic banking sector.
He also stressed EDB’s keenness on strengthening investment cooperation with Malaysia thanks to its important experience and economic weight at the level of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries.
Malaysian Prime Minister expressed his delight at visiting EDB, and for being informed about its experience in promoting Bahrain’s promising economic opportunities, in light of the distinguished reputation and status enjoyed by the kingdom, especially regarding its systems and legislation regulating the economic and investment sectors.