Najibi emphasized that the Forum embodies the deep-rooted and longstanding relations that unite the GCC and Egypt across various fields. He further stated that the Forum reflects the shared commitment of both sides to explore promising economic opportunities and diverse potential for optimal investment, with the aim of strengthening and expanding economic ties in trade and investment. Najibi added that the goal of the Forum is to advance joint growth between the GCC and Egypt and deepen the scope of economic cooperation to boost trade exchange. He stressed that the partnership between the GCC and Egypt is strong and sustainable, contributing to the reinforcement of economic relations amid the rapidly evolving global landscape, and paving the way for further joint projects in vital sectors such as infrastructure, energy, technology, agriculture, and manufacturing.
For his part, Vice Treasurer and Head of the Chamber’s Steering Committee, Waleed Kanoo highlighted that the Forum strengthens the historic ties between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Egypt, serving as an ideal platform to enhance investment cooperation, particularly for the private sector, the main driver of Gulf–Egyptian integration and expansion of mutual partnerships.
Kanoo affirmed the Bahrain Chamber’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with investors from friendly and brotherly nations through the launch of promising industrial and logistical projects that promote economic integration and open new horizons for joint investments. He also highlighted the importance of the Forum’s outcomes, which are expected to contribute to achieving the shared aspirations of a prosperous Gulf–Egyptian economic future.
