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GCC CONTEXT
Bilateral trade expansion between South Asian and GCC economies typically reflects broader efforts to diversify merchant networks and reduce dependence on traditional Western trading partners, a pattern particularly relevant to Bahrain given its position as a financial hub and re-export center in the Gulf. Historically, such initiatives have supported demand for logistics, port services, and financial intermediation sectors within GCC markets, while expanding opportunities for regional banks and shipping companies to capture intra-Asian and South Asia–Gulf trade flows. The scale and sectoral composition of Sri Lankan trade with individual GCC states—particularly in textiles, agricultural products, and petroleum products—influence regional commodity pricing and shipping utilization rates, f
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