Energy Minister receives Russian scholar

Manama, May 1 (BNA): Energy Minister Abdulhussain Mirza has received Moscow-based Russian University Arab Studies head Arena Saqqaf, who was accompanied by researcher Mohammed Jaffer Al-Sayed. The minister appreciated Saqqaf's efforts to promote friendly relations between Bahrain and Russia. She gave a detailed explanation about her Russian language book, which deals with economic and oil achievements in Bahrain. National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) Secretary General Dr. Ahmed Al-Sheryan and Oil and Gas Affairs Director General attended the meeting.