State Foreign Minister receives Russian Ambassador

Manama: April 3 -- (BNA): Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ghanim bin Fadhl Al Buainain received the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Victor Smirnov. Al Buainain praised the excellent bilateral relations between Bahrain and Russia. The meeting explored ways of bolstering these relations in all fields for the best interest of the two friendly countries and peoples. Amicable conversations were exchanged and several issues of common interest were also discussed. (IY)