Royal Court's Minister receives Russian Ambassador

Manama, Feb. 18 -- (BNA): The Royal Court's Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received the Ambassador of the Russian Federation, Vivtor Smirnov. The minister conveyed to the ambassador the greetings and appreciation of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa vis-à-vis the Russian Ambassador's significant efforts and contribution in boosting and developing the close bilateral friendship ties and cooperation between the two countries and peoples. The minister also praised the level of growth and development of the relations in all spheres, wishing the outgoing Russian Ambassador success in his future assignments.