Closer ties with Russia mooted

Manama: Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday met the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Vagif Garaev, at Gudaibiya Palace.

The Crown Prince highlighted the importance of building on the successful outcomes of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s visit to Russia in February, during which, His Majesty met Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss Bahraini-Russian relations and a number of bilateral agreements.

Prince Salman welcomed the continued expansion of cooperation between Bahrain and Russia, and noted both countries’ shared interests in maintaining security within the region.

In response, the Russian Ambassador expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to meet the Crown Prince, and emphasised his keenness to further enhance bilateral ties, in light of the positive outcomes of His Majesty’s visit to Russia.