Serbian and Bahraini Businesses Strengthen Ties

Serbia and Bahrain have significant potential to enhance economic cooperation in the sectors of energy and infrastructure, IT, food industry, automotive and chemical industries, construction, financial services, transport, and logistics – it was concluded today at a business meeting of representatives of more than 25 companies from both countries, held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia. Key topics included investment cooperation, partnership development, joint appearances in third markets, as well as knowledge exchange and education.

“Serbia’s economy is competitive, stable, and open to cooperation. We see Bahrain as a partner with whom we can develop long-term and mutually beneficial relations,” said Mihailo Vesović, Deputy President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, highlighting the important role of the Chamber in supporting Serbian companies in international markets.

The Bahraini delegation, led by the Second Vice Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce, Mohamed Abduljabbar Alkooheji, expressed satisfaction with the organization of the meeting and stressed the importance of direct contacts between businesspeople to reach agreements on concrete business opportunities.

Both sides agreed that there is considerable room for cooperation across various industries and expressed confidence that the visit to Belgrade would lead to concrete projects and business deals. Frequent visits and exchanges of business delegations are key to building trust and new business relations, emphasized Alkooheji.

Special focus was also placed on cooperation in education, knowledge exchange, and student internships as investments in human capital that can contribute to sustainable cooperation in the future.

Following the presentations, Serbian and Bahraini business representatives had the opportunity to hold direct B2B talks, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities for joint projects. These discussions will continue and intensify during tomorrow’s Serbia–Bahrain Business Forum, which will gather an even greater number of companies and institutional representatives from both countries.

Although territorially the smallest state in the region, the Kingdom of Bahrain is considered one of the most open and economically diversified countries within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Thanks to early liberalization and an open-door policy toward foreign investment, Bahrain has built a modern economy with strong sectors in finance, logistics, information technology, and aluminum processing. These reforms are rooted in the strategic document Bahrain Vision 2030, which aims to transition to a sustainable and productive economy led by the private sector.

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