Shura Council concludes visit to Russia with strategic MoU

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By Arya M Nair, Content Head
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Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council Bahrain, has concluded an official visit to the Russian Federation, at the invitation of Valentina Matviyenko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation.

Al Saleh held high-level parliamentary talks with Russian counterparts, including Matviyenko and the Chairman of the State Duma.

The discussions highlighted the longstanding Bahrain–Russia relations and affirmed the commitment of both sides to strengthening cooperation across political, economic, and cultural fields, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and HE Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Shura Council and the Federation Council to enhance parliamentary collaboration through joint initiatives, exchange visits, and digital legislative development.

Shura Council concludes Russia visit
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Al Saleh also met with senior Islamic leaders and visited key cultural and historical landmarks in Moscow, including the Kremlin and the Bolshoi Theatre, in a move to promote cultural diplomacy and mutual understanding.

Al Saleh underscored the strength of Bahrain–Russia ties and the shared vision for sustainable development and cooperation.

The Bahrain delegation also recalled its participation in REW 2023 and SPIEF 2024 to create additional incentives for the development of multi-format cooperation between our countries.

“The Kingdom of Bahrain’s participation in Roscongress Foundation events contributes to the establishment of strategic relations between our states, and also builds on the business ties between our countries’ commercial structures. Mutually beneficial projects provide an opportunity not only to consolidate our friendly relations, but also to create a unique international business community,” Ahmed Al-Saati, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Russian Federation, stressed.

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