Manama, Jan. 20 (BNA) The Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs and Financial Balance Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa affirmed that the Kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa, is keen on Al Khalifa, and thanks to the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, The Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to strengthen his relations and cooperation with the institutions and agencies of the United Nations, especially the International Monetary Fund. To mitigate the effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
He stressed that Bahrain, in the context of implementing the initiatives and priorities of the economic recovery plan, is always keen on creating promising job opportunities for citizens and accelerating the pace of growth by facilitating procedures and developing promising sectors to enable them to continue to contribute effectively and positively. to the gross domestic product, as well as stimulating the economic environment through major development projects by investing in the important and leading position of the Kingdom as a center for doing business and activities.
Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah made these statements during his reception at Al-Qudaibiya Palace today, in the presence of the Minister of Finance and National Economy Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and the Executive Director of the Arab Group at the International Monetary Fund, Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, who is currently working. On a visit to the Kingdom.
The Deputy Prime Minister welcomed Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, wishing him all success in his new position, which reflects the confidence of the International Monetary Fund in its ability to support Arab countries in their efforts to achieve their economic goals and enhance their growth opportunities.
He praised the main role of the International Monetary Fund, and its contributions to enhancing global financial stability, measuring growth indicators, reducing poverty, and taking the necessary measures to deal with the challenges created by climate change.
Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Deputy Prime Minister for the warm reception, praising the steps taken by the Kingdom to provide health and social protection for citizens and residents in light of the exceptional circumstances brought about by the epidemic around the world.
He pointed out that the Kingdom’s launch of the economic recovery plan reflects its forward-looking vision and its ability to adapt to various changes, wishing Bahrain continued progress and prosperity.
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