In a testament of its key role in supporting national exports: New Strategic Agreements Signed as Export Bahrain Continues to Boost International Access of Bahrain-Based Businesses to Global Markets

Export Bahrain have signed two strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with ‘Bosnia and Herzegovina Friendship and Business Society’ and ‘Bosna Bank International (BBI)’, with the aim of increasing business facilitations and providing the essential and integral support for Bahrain-based businesses to access European and global markets.

The agreements seek to foster cooperation and solidify economic, technological, and other resources between Bahrain-based businesses and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as highlight and promote Made in Bahrain products and services among regional and international buyers. The strategic partnerships will serve exporters in the Kingdom of Bahrain as a promotional tool and a pathway with opportunities to promote and market their products and services to European markets as well as the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and market regulations between the two nations.

Furthermore, with the new agreements in place, the two parties plan on facilitating trade delegations to host B2B meetings, seminars, webinars, workshops, and trade exhibitions across multiple sectors to support the promotion of Made in Bahrain products and services and ease their access in the European and other global markets.

On the occasion, Export Bahrain Acting Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Safa Sharif Abdulkhaliq stated: “The new strategic agreements with ‘Bosnia and Herzegovina Friendship and Business Society’ and ‘Bosna Bank International (BBI)’ will provide valuable trade opportunities for Bahrain-based businesses by easing and facilitating access of their products and services to international buyers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as consolidating long-term economic relations between the two parties. The agreements are in line with Export Bahrain’s strategic goals and objectives to promote, nurture and enhance the reachability and accessibility of Made in Bahrain products and services to enter regional and international markets.”

Mr. Jawad Al-Hawaj, President of Bosnia and Herzegovina Friendship and Business Society, said: “We seek to create new horizons in terms of work, cooperation, and common interests between the sectors of trade, industry, entrepreneurship, and service providers. This agreement with Export Bahrain is a strategic partnership to develop these sectors and enhance trade facilitations between the two countries in various fields between Bahrain-based businesses and European buyers in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

Ms. Azra Colic, Head of Bosna Bank International VIP Business Club, said: “At Bosna Bank International, we aspire to contribute to increase the rate of commercial transactions between the two nations and to provide a gateway for companies to expand throughout the region. Hence, I am delighted with the signing of this new strategic partnership with Export Bahrain which will provide opportunities for business development for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosna Bank International, and counterparts in the Kingdom of Bahrain.