Bahrain and China review partnership outcomes across key sectors
Muneera Nofal Al Doseri, Chief of the Asia and Pacific Affairs Sector at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in a discussion session organised by the Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (Derasat) to mark the first anniversary of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the People's Republic of China.
Dr. Mohammed Ghassan Shaikho, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the People's Republic of China, and Ni Ruchi, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, were present.
Al Doseri addressed the notable progress in ties between the two countries, highlighted by the historic visit of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the People's Republic of China in May 2024. The visit culminated in a joint statement announcing the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.
She commended the cooperation between Bahrain and China, as reflected in the projects launched under agreements signed during the royal visit. These agreements span various domains, including space, health, e-commerce, industrial development, tourism, and the digital economy. She also emphasised the Kingdom's commitment to further strengthening the longstanding friendship with the People's Republic of China.
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