His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa received at Al-Safriya Palace First Russian Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov and discussed bilateral relations and ways of promoting cooperation in all fields, especially economic and trade sectors.
HM the King stressed the importance of boosting trade cooperation and setting up joint ventures, lauding the Russian participation in the Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS 2012).
He reaffirmed Bahrain’s keenness to optimize cooperation and bilateral relations, describing cooperation with Russia as an opportunity to exchange expertise.
HM the King pointed out the positive results of his landmark visit to Russia and the key talks he had held with the Russian President and senior officials.
Zubkov thanked HM the King, describing the Kingdom of Bahrain as an important country for Russia.
He stressed his country’s keenness to promote cultural and tourism cooperation with the Kingdom of Bahrain.
He also lauded the visit of HM the King’s Personal Representative Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, stressing the key talks he had held then on promoting relations.