Manama, September 23rd (BNA) –Chairman of the Shura Council, Ali Bin Saleh Al-Saleh received this morning, Federal Republic of Russia’s Ambassador to Kingdom of Bahrain, Victor Smirnov.

During the meeting, Al-Saleh welcomed the Russian Ambassador, praising the growth of the distinctive relations bonding Kingdom of Bahrain with Federal Republic of Russia, and at the meantime stressing supporting and developing the bilateral cooperation course between both countries at all levels.

For his part, the Russian Ambassador expressed his country’s keenness on developing its relations with Kingdom of Bahrain in all areas, to achieve more gains and common interests.

Both sides also discussed issues of common interests and the last developments at the regional land international arenas.

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BNA 1342 GMT 2013/09/23