On December, 2015, H.E. Dr. Khalil Hassan, Ambassador, hosted the Executive luncheon for Japan Bahrain Economic Cooperation Association (JBECA), Japan Bahrain Parliamentary Friendship League (JBPFL), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry (METI). H.E. Dr. Khalil Hassan started the luncheon with his welcoming speech. Then, Mr. Yoshihiro Shigehisa, Chairman of JBECA and Chairman Emeritus of JGC Group, H.E. Mr. Tsutomu Takebe, Former Chairperson of JBPFL and Mr. Tukasa Uemura, Director-General of MOFA replied with their speeches. A total of 16 companies belonging to JBECA attended. All attendees shared their thoughts on bilateral trade, investment and governmental relationships during the luncheon.