Accra:The Foreign Minister of Bahrain met with his Russian counterpart ahead of the GCC-Russia Strategic Dialogue Ministerial Meeting. The meeting focused on reviewing the close ties of friendship between Bahrain and Russia and explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest to benefit both countries and their people.
According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Bahrain, the two sides discussed regional developments and efforts to de-escalate tensions to maintain regional security and stability. They also explored prospects for enhanced diplomatic coordination and consultation at the United Nations Security Council, considering Russia's permanent membership and Bahrain's upcoming non-permanent membership for the 2026-2027 term, addressing various issues and challenges under the Council's consideration.
The meeting was attended by key officials, including Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director-General of Bilateral Relations; Ambassador Saeed Abdulkhaliq Saeed, Chief of the Ministry's Coordination and Follow-up Sector; Shaikha Al Anoud bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Acting Chief of the European Affairs Sector; and Alexey Skosyrev, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Bahrain.