Bahrain–Russia relations
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Bilateral relations exist between Bahrain and Russia.
Soviet-era relations
The Soviet Union established diplomatic relations with Bahrain on 29 September 1990.[1]
Russian Federation relations
Bahrain recognised the Russian Federation as the successor state of the Soviet Union on 28 December 1991, after the latter's dissolution.[2] Russia has an embassy in Manama, and Bahrain has an embassy in Moscow.
Economic ties
In May 2007, the two countries announced that they will jointly set up a new financial institution known as the "Arab-Russian Bank" and will have its main headquarters in Bahrain.[3]
State visits
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In 2008, King of Bahrain Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifah visited Moscow and met with the Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.[4]
In late 2015, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa visited President Vladimir Putin. He presented the Russian president with a sword of Damascus steel, while Putin gifted him a stallion. They also stated their commitment to finding a solution for the Syrian crisis and for having a stable Syria.[5]
In December 2017 a Russian parliamentary delegation visited the kingdom and spoke to their Bahraini counterparts, affirming their commitment to increasing ties between the two countries on all levels.[6]
See also
References
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- ↑ Cafiero, Giorgio. Can Bahrain count on Moscow to fill Washington’s shoes?. Al Monitor.
- ↑ Bahrain-Russia ties praised. Bahrain News Agency. Published 3 December 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
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