Bahrain is a key partner, Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday following talks with His Majesty King Hamad at Bocharov Ruchei presidential residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.
He pledged to continue efforts to bolster co-operation, in light of the global economic and security related challenges.
“Bahrain is a key partner not only in the Gulf region but also in the Middle East,” he said.
“We are happy to meet our Bahraini friends and discuss the overall regional and international situation with them,” the Russian President said.
Thanking President Putin for the invitation to visit Russia, His Majesty said it was an opportunity to bolster bilateral relations.
“Undoubtedly the situation in the Middle East is important,” the King said, stressing the need for co-operation to overcome economic and security challenges.
Source: GDNonline