Closer Bahrain-Russia cooperation stressed

St. Petersburg, June 4 (BNA): The President of the Russian Republic of Adygea, Murat Kumpilov, received the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, who is on a visit to Russia to participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Al Zayani conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to President Kumpilov and their best wishes of further progress and prosperity to the President and the people of Russia. The minister expressed to President Kumpilov his admiration for the development witnessed by the Russian Federation in various fields, and for the success of its development process in various fields. He stressed the interest of the wise leadership in Bahrain in strengthening and developing bilateral cooperation with Russia, which would consolidate the interests of both countries and peoples. President Kumpilov asked Al Zayani to convey his sincere greetings to His Majesty the King, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and his deep appreciation for the advanced level of friendship between Bahrain and Russia in various fields. He stressed Russia’s interest and desire to supporting joint efforts to develop bilateral relations and expressed his wishes for Bahrain and its people of continued growth, progress and prosperity.