Moscow, July 16, 2025 – At the invitation of Chairman of the Federation Council Andrey Yatskin, a delegation from the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Bahrain, led by Speaker Ali bin Saleh Al-Musalla, visited Moscow. The visit marked an important step in developing interparliamentary dialogue between the two countries. 

Key events of the visit 

Meeting with the leadership of the Federation Council

Negotiations were held between the Speaker of Bahrain’s Shura Council and the Head of the Russian Federation Council. Prospects for cooperation in trade, economy, energy, and humanitarian spheres were discussed. 

Development of interparliamentary relations

The parties agreed to enhance the work of friendship groups, strengthen cooperation between specialized committees, and exchange legislative expertise. 

Economic and cultural cooperation

Special attention was paid to expanding cooperation in investment, energy, and tourism, with significant potential noted for joint projects. 

International agenda

Current issues of Middle East settlement and the situation in the Persian Gulf were discussed, emphasizing the importance of coordinating efforts at the UN to maintain global stability. 

Official statements

Ali bin Saleh Al-Musalla, Speaker of Bahrain’s Shura Council: 

We in the Kingdom of Bahrain take great pride in the strong historical relations with the Russian Federation, which have been established through the efforts of our friendly nations’ leaders. These relations are founded on mutual respect, shared understanding, and constructive cooperation across various fields, including interparliamentary engagement, economy, culture, education, and vocational training. For its part, the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Bahrain, while highly commending these steps, reaffirms its commitment to deepening interparliamentary dialogue and enhancing constructive collaboration in legislative matters. This contributes to translating existing agreements into practical outcomes, benefits the peoples of our two friendly nations, and supports the vision of our supreme leadership for developing a balanced and sustainable partnership..

Andrey Yatskin, Chairman of the Russian Federation Council: 

Russia is interested in strengthening ties with Bahrain. I am confident that the agreements reached will give new impetus to our cooperation in various fields. 

The visit of the Bahraini delegation confirmed mutual interest in developing bilateral cooperation. The agreements reached lay the groundwork for further joint work at parliamentary and intergovernmental levels. 

 The year 2025 marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Bahrain. This visit has opened new prospects for the development of Russian-Bahraini relations. 

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