The President of the Union of Arab Chambers, Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Samir Abdullah Nass, said during a speech at the opening of the Arab-German Economic Forum at its twenty-sixth session, which was held in Berlin, the Federal Republic of Germany, that "The forum contributes to bringing together businessmen and decision-makers, to exchange ideas and open the way for strengthening economic, trade and investment cooperation between Arab countries and Germany. Encouraging the implementation of joint strategic projects, and bringing together businessmen from both sides in order to upgrade relations Joint cooperation to a better reality."
"Germany and the Arab countries enjoy a special relationship based on friendship, respect, and mutual understanding, which has been positively reflected in the level of business and trade between the two sides, as well as high-level cooperation at the social and political levels," President Samir Nass noted.
He pointed to "the importance of exploring new ways of cooperation and looking for better ways to support entrepreneurs by promoting the growth of small and medium enterprises," calling for "the importance of benefiting from Germany's advanced experience in the field of science, education, and knowledge."
He said: "In the era of the digital economy, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and the Second Digital Revolution, we aspire to join forces with our German counterparts to support us with the aim of building a generation armed with knowledge and modern science."
President Nass called on all European countries, not just Germany, to "enhance their investments in the Arab region, which represents a wide market with huge investment potential, by establishing a new tripartite strategic alliance with diversified directions, and opening the direct door for German and European investments in Arab and African countries."
"The time has come to elevate our partnership to new levels commensurate with the capabilities and capabilities of our country, by taking advantage of the advantages of technological and scientific progress, taking into account the pivotal importance of preserving our planet and the well-being of its inhabitants," he stressed.
"The time has come to explore modern cooperation frameworks, take advantage of competitive advantages, and ensure the growth and prosperity of our economies in a fair and sustainable manner," he said.
Source (Union of Arab Chambers)
