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Israel, Bahrain leaders discuss setting up vaccine plant

Bahrain - Israel expects trade with Bahrain to touch $220 million in 2021

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By Reuters

Published: Thu 25 Feb 2021, 2:50 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Bahrain's Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa on Thursday discussed the Gulf state's possible involvement in establishing a vaccine plant in Israel, Netanyahu's office said.

The two leaders also discussed a possible visit by Netanyahu to Bahrain once coronavirus restrictions would allow it, it said in a statement.

"The Bahraini regent also stated that he was interested in examining the possibility of Bahrain joining an investment in a vaccine manufacturing plant that is planned to be established in Israel together with other countries," the statement said.

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Bahrain and the UAE formalised ties with Israel on Sept. 15, in a U.S.-sponsored deal. Netanyahu, who is seeking re-election on March 23, said on Wednesday he was in talks with the heads of Pfizer and Moderna to open facilities in Israel. Neither company responded to Reuters requests for comment.

Israel has been importing Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Inc Covid-19 vaccines.

Israel expects trade with Bahrain to be around $220 million in 2021, not including possible defence and tourism deals.

Reuters
Reuters

Published: Thu 25 Feb 2021, 2:50 PM

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