British minister completes Gulf tour to boost ties

LONDON, 09 July 2022, (TON): Britain’s minister for Asia and the Middle East has completed a second trip to the Gulf as she looks to shore up economic ties between the UK and the region.

Amanda Milling’s visit to Bahrain, the UAE and Qatar followed last month’s news that Gulf Cooperation Council countries would enter the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme exempting nationals from visa requirements, and the launch of discussions on a free trade agreement.

She said in a statement “Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE are close friends of the UK.”

“We are making it easier for UK companies to trade with companies in the Gulf through a Free Trade Agreement and for citizens of the Gulf to travel to the UK.”

During her visit to the three countries, she discussed human rights, global health, security issues, and fostering ever-stronger trade ties between the UK and the region, noting the value of existing bilateral partnerships.

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