British minister completes Gulf tour to boost ties
LONDON: 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.
![Amanda Milling congratulated Bahrain on its progress on human rights, and met with Emirati officials to discuss how to further the Partnership for the Future signed in 2021. (AFP file photo)](https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2022/07/08/3324851-355885326.jpg)