Manama, The Joint Jordanian-Bahraini Higher Committee held its fifth session in Manama on Thursday, co-chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Bishr Khasawneh on the Jordanian side, and HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Receiving PM at Al-Qudaibiya Palace in Manama, Khasawneh conveyed greetings of His Majesty King Abdullah II and HRH Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II to Bahraini Crown Prince.
During the meetings, the two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation relations in all fields and files of common interest, referring to shared views on various Arab and regional issues, especially the Palestinian cause and their support to a just and comprehensive solution to it, which would lead to establishment of an independent Palestinian state with complete sovereignty on June 4th, 1967 lines with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The PM and Bahrain’s Crown Prince affirmed the “deep-rooted, fraternal and historic” relations between the two countries, and expressed their unwavering keenness to develop them in various fields to serve their common interests, in implementation of the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
In addition, the two sides said volume of trade exchange is still “modest and does not meet level of aspirations and capabilities available in both countries,” stressing commitment to take the necessary measures to remove any obstacles impeding joint trade flow.
Khasawneh said Jordanian-Bahraini relations are “deep-rooted”, based on a “rich” history and fraternal relationship between the two countries’ leaderships.
PM and Crown Prince of Bahrain noted the importance of joint Jordanian-Bahraini Higher Committee meetings in supporting and strengthening the joint cooperation process, stressing the importance of institutionalizing the committee’s meetings periodically in the two brotherly countries.
In addition, the two sides discussed opportunities to expand the joint cooperation areas, especially in the fields of trade, economy, investment, medical and nursing sectors, culture, education, entrepreneurship, human resources and e-services.
The two officials’ talks also highlighted ways to boost connectivity via the two countries’ optical fiber network and en route both kingdoms to countries of the East and West and enhance entry of Jordanian drugs and agricultural products, mainly vegetables, fruits and meat to the Bahraini market.
Source: Jordan News Agency