Energy minister receives Russian ambassador

Manama, June 13 (BNA): Energy Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza has received the newly-appointed Russian Ambassador to Bahrain Vagif Garaev. The minister congratulated the envoy him on his appointment, and wished him every success in assuming his duties. He praised the strong friendly Bahrain-Russia ties, and the existing mutual co-operation between them. The minister and the ambassador highlighted the outstanding co-operation between the two sides, especially in the energy sector and particularly in the field of natural gas. They also discussed the positive outcomes of the visit of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to Russia and the follow-up visit by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister. Ambassador Garaev thanked the minister for the meeting, and expressed his country's readiness to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the fields of energy. National Oil and Gas Authority Secretary-General Dr. Ahmed Al Sharayan attended.