MANAMA — Bahrain has dismissed some media reports regarding the import of Israeli goods following the normalization of ties and recently signed trade agreements between the two countries.

“An official source from the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism denied a statement attributed to Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al-Zayani to an Israeli journalist regarding the import of goods produced in the West Bank and the Golan Heights,” the Bahrain News Agency reported.

“The official source stressed that the minister’s statement was misinterpreted and that the ministry is committed to the Bahraini government’s unwavering stance regarding adherence to the resolutions of the United Nations, the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation concerning the Israeli settlements in the West Bank and the Syrian Golan Heights,” the statement added.

Bahrain’s industry minister is heading a high-level delegation to Israel. During his visit, a number of agreements have been signed between the two countries. — SG