Manama, Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Economic Development Board, commended the launch of the Local Value Programme in Industry (Takamul). She said the initiative represents the deeply-rooted Bahraini-Saudi relations, supported by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The minister commended the reciprocity initiative for products manufactured in both countries, which is one of the outcomes of the third meeting of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. Alkhulaif expressed confidence in the programme, emphasising its objective to enhance collaborative efforts and coordination. Source : Bahrain News Agency