Boosting energy ties

Bahraini and German experiences when combined would pave the way for attaining great strides in boosting energy efficiency in both countries, said Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr Abdulhussain Mirza. The minister was holding a discussion with German Ambassador Kai Boeckmann, who said Germany is looking forward to welcoming experts from Bahrain.

The visit, the German ambassador said, would help learn from the German experience in developing energy efficient buildings and dealing with the challenges of climate change. He added a German delegation would visit Bahrain. The ambassador invited Dr Mirza, on behalf of the German Economic Energy Affairs Minister, to participate in the fifth session of the Berlin Dialogue for ministers and decision makers on the transformation of energy next month.

Dr Mirza thanked the ambassador for the invitation and said the Bahrain government pays great attention to encouraging the use of clean and green energy. The ambassador thanked the minister and officials for the welcome and hospitality, stressing readiness to strengthen this cooperation between the two countries.