HM the King congratulated by Russian president

Manama, Dec. 16 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has received a cable of congratulations from the Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Kingdom's National Day. President Putin noted "with pleasure the constructive character of the Russian-Bahraini relations," adding that "further development of the political dialogue and fruitful cooperation in different spheres serve the fundamental interests of the peoples of our countries and go in the track of strengthening peace and security in the region of the Arabian Gulf and in the Middle East in general." The Russian President wished HM King Hamad abundant good health and happiness and the Bahraini people further progress and prosperity.