BJBFS and JETRO discuss outlook of Japanese businesses in Middle East

TDT | Manama

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The Bahrain-Japan Business and Friendship Society (BJBFS) organised a virtual event with Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). The event was held on 18 April with an introduction to JETRO activities by Managing Director Mr Masami Ando, JETRO Dubai & MENA region.

Mr Ando introduced the Guest Speaker Ms Ghada Ashraf, Economic Analyst, JETRO Dubai who discussed about the outlook of Japanese businesses in the Middle East & JETRO Activities in supporting SMEs Innovation in the Middle East.

BJBFS President Mr Nasser Al Arayedh and His Excellency Miyamoto Masayuki gave their welcome speech and were looking forward for a closer cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Japan. Afterwards, there was an open discussion for all participants and all showed keenness to have a stronger working relationship between Bahrain and Japan especially after EDB signed an MOU with JETRO last December 2021 highlighting Bahrain for Japanese Direct investment.

The event was attended by the H.E. Mr Iain Lindsay of EDB, Mr Khalid Al Zayani BBBF Chairman, Mr Abdulrahman Juma, BIS Chairman, Board Members & Members of the Society, Japanese Embassy Officials, Friends of Society and other guests from Bahrain and the GCC.