Date: 2026-04-10Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Abdulla Bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Bahrain
**Summary of Meeting Between Indian and Bahraini Ministers of Commerce**
On April 10, 2026, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, held a virtual meeting with H.E. Mr. Abdulla Bin Adel Fakhro, Bahrain’s Minister of Industry and Commerce. The interaction focused on strengthening bilateral economic ties, ensuring supply chain resilience, and maintaining regional stability.
**Key Highlights and Objectives:**
* **Regional Stability and Recovery:** Shri Goyal welcomed the recently announced regional ceasefire, expressing hope for its endurance. He noted the importance of a swift recovery for Bahrain and the wider region from disruptions caused by ongoing conflicts.
* **Trade and Maritime Safety:** The meeting emphasized the necessity of ensuring predictable trade flows through maritime and other transport modes. India condemned recent attacks on vital installations in Bahrain and reiterated its support for the country’s security, stability, and maritime safety.
* **Welfare of the Indian Community:** Shri Goyal expressed appreciation to the Bahraini authorities for their efforts in ensuring the well-being and support of the Indian community residing in the country.
* **Economic Partnership:** Both ministers reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening the India-Bahrain economic partnership through close engagement and continued cooperation.
**Administrative Data:**
* **Release Date:** April 10, 2026, 7:20 PM
* **Issuing Authority:** Ministry of Commerce & Industry (PIB Delhi)
* **Release ID:** 2250940
* **Visitor Counter:** 147
* **Contacts:** Abhishek Dayal / Abhijith Narayanan
* **Available Languages:** Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu
Key Entities Referenced
Shri Piyush Goyal: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry of India who led the discussion on strengthening economic ties and regional stability.
Abdulla Bin Adel Fakhro: Minister of Industry and Commerce of Bahrain who represented the partner nation in talks regarding supply chain resilience and bilateral cooperation.
Bahrain: The primary country location and partner central to the discussed economic partnership, maritime safety, and regional trade flows.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri
Piyush Goyal Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr.
Abdulla Bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and
Commerce, Bahrain
India-Bahrain Stress Stability, Supply Chain Resilience and
Stronger Economic Ties
Posted On: 10 APR 2026 7:20PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, had a virtual call with his counterpart H.E.
Mr. Abdulla Bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Bahrain.
During the interaction, Shri Goyal welcomed the ceasefire announced for the region and expressed hope
that it would be enduring. He also expressed hope that the countries of the region, including Bahrain,
would recover swiftly from the disruptions faced since the onset of conflict. He emphasized the need to
ensure predictable trade flows through maritime and other modes in the region.
The Minister conveyed India’s solidarity with Bahrain, condemned the recent attacks on vital installations
in the country and reiterated support for its security and stability, including maritime safety.
Shri Goyal appreciated the support extended to the Indian community and thanked Bahraini authorities for
its efforts to ensure the wellbeing of Indian citizens.
The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment to further strengthen the India-Bahrain economic
partnership through continued cooperation and close engagement.
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Abhishek Dayal/Abhijith Narayanan
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