HRH Crown Prince meets former Russian PM Yevgeny Primakov

Moscow, Apr 28 (BNA) -- His Royal Highness the Crown Prince today met with former Russian Prime Minister, and current Middle East advisor to President Putin, Yevgeny Primakov in Moscow. During the meeting, His Royal Highness praised Mr. Primakov’s interest in Middle Eastern affairs as well as the analysis and views he provided on key issues and developments relating to the region. His Royal Highness noted that Bahrain is focused on, and committed to enhanced relations with influential countries such as Russia in order to work towards long term peace and stability in the region, in particular as regards Israel and Palestine. For his part, Mr Primakov stressed the significance of His Royal Highness' visit to Russia, which serves to enhance links between the two countries. MJ