The Jordan and Bahrain Businessmen Associations met Saturday on the sidelines of the fifth session of the Jordanian-Bahraini Joint Higher Committee to discuss economic and trade ties and explore investment opportunities in the two kingdoms.

Member of the Board of Directors of the Jordanian Businessmen Association, Ayman Al-Alawneh, and President of the Bahraini Businessmen's Association, Ahmed bin Hindi, discussed proposed ventures to promote trade and investment relations between the two parties, especially in the field of food industry, petrochemicals, information technology and textiles, as well as education, training and medical tourism, noting untapped opportunities in the sectors, according to a statement.

The two sides discussed obstacles to the flow of goods on both sides, including differing technical standards, the high cost of maritime transport, the issuance of visas for truck drivers and the multiple customs clearance procedures at land borders, it said.