Bahraini-Russian relations hailed

Manama, June 1 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa delegated Parliament Minister Ghanim bin Fadhl Al-Bouainain, Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al-Khalifa and Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al-Khalifa to attend a reception ceremony marking Russian National Day. Russian Ambassador to Bahrain Vagif Garaev hosted the event at the Diplomat Hotel this evening, in the presence of ministers, senior officials, diplomats and guests. Al-Bouainain conveyed greetings from HRH the Premier who wished the Russian Federation and people further progress and prosperity. He stressed strong economic, trade and investment cooperation and mutual keenness on achieving shared interests between the two friendly countries and peoples. Ambassador Garaev extended thanks to HRH the Premier, hailing his keenness on supporting joint cooperation. He affirmed his country's keen interest in strengthening cooperation, commending Bahrain's development strides.