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Bahraini premier calls for Islamic trading bloc
A call for an Islamic bloc capable of competing in the global arena went out from Bahrain yesterday. The private sectors in Islamic countries must work together, said Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. He urged them to help speed up the creation of an Islamic bloc to face economic changes in the world. | Boy howdy, an Islamic trading bloc. That'll set us Westerners back a step or two. |
The Premier was speaking after the opening of the 10th Trade Fair of Islamic Countries and the 11th Private Sector Meeting for the Organisation of Islamic Countries, at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre. More than 35 countries are taking part in the events, which continue until Wednesday. The Premier highlighted the investment opportunities available to attract capital to the Islamic countries. He said the forum represented an opportunity to exchange views and expertise on ways to boost trade amongst Islamic countries and to develop regional blocs.
Posted by: Steve White 2005-02-06 |
