Bahrain-Russia Forge Ties

TDT | Manama

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A new parliamentary friendship committee has been formed between Bahrain’s Shura Council and Russia’s Federation Council, in a move aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and strengthening legislative ties between the two countries.

The announcement was made by His Excellency Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, who confirmed the committee’s formation as a direct outcome of his recent visit to Moscow from July 14th to 18th, during which he held official talks with Valentina Matviyenko, Chairperson of Russia’s Federation Council.

Bilateral coordination

H.E. Al Saleh said the new committee would serve as a platform for enhancing parliamentary diplomacy, broadening Bahrain-Russia coordination in regional and international forums, and reinforcing the historical ties between the two nations.

The initiative, he added, reflects the shared vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Russian President Vladimir Putin to strengthen friendship and institutional partnership across all sectors.

Committee leadership

The newly formed committee will be chaired by Jehad Abdullah Al Fadhel, Second Deputy Chairperson of the Shura Council. Members include Khalid Hussein Al Musallam, head of the Financial and Economic Affairs Committee; Dr Mohammed Ali Hassan Ali, chair of the Public Utilities and Environment Committee; and Ejlal Isa Bubshait, Deputy Chair of the Women and Children Committee. The move marks a continued push by the Shura Council to expand its role in international parliamentary diplomacy and exchange best practices with peer legislatures around the world.