(Abu Dhabi) – His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa met, in Abu Dhabi, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and discussed with him solid relations binding the two friendly countries and cooperation in all fields.
HM the King welcomed the Russian minister, and extended greetings to Russian President Vladimir Putin, wishing him abundant health and well-being. He reiterated Bahrain’s keenness on strengthening bilateral relations, stressing the Kingdom’s appreciation and support to the Russian constructive role to achieve peace and restore security and stability in Syria, whether through Astana conference or other mechanisms.
HM the King underscored the important role of the international community and its work hand in hand with Russia to maintain security and stability and good neighborhood in the region.
He said that his recent meeting with President Putin in Moscow was constructive and useful, adding that its positive results would reflect on bilateral relations and contribute to strengthening ties.
The two sides reviewed key issues as well as regional, Arab and international political developments, in addition to topics of shared interest.
