Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa received Turkish Minister of Treasury and Finance Nureddin Nebatim, during his visit to attend the seventh meeting of the Economic Committee. Minister of Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Turkish Ambassador to Bahrain Esen Çakil were present at the meeting. At the meeting, participants discussed issues of mutual interest and reviewed recent regional and international developments.
Bahraini Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Abdullah expressed keen interest in building Bahraini-Turkish relations and expanding cooperation in a range of areas, particularly economic and industrial. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey sent greetings to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Nebatim expressed Turkey’s enthusiasm to advance its relations and wished Bahrain further advancement and prosperity.