Bahrain keen to strengthen cooperation with UN

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa has affirmed Bahrain’s keenness to enhance cooperation with the United Nations and its relevant regional agencies to support the economic development paths in the Kingdom.

Shaikh Salman noted the prominent role of the UN in promoting sustainable growth endeavours in various countries.

This came when the minister met with the Regional Director of the United Nations Development Coordination Office for the Arab States, Laila Bakr. Shaikh Salman praised the efforts made by the Coordination Office and its contributions in supporting the development role of the UN.

Aspects of the effective partnership between Bahrain and the UN and ways to develop it to achieve the desired goals were reviewed during the meeting.