HM King departs Russia after official visit

Moscow, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, president of the current session of the Arab Summit, departed Moscow today following an official state visit to Russia. The visit was made at the invitation of His Excellency Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia. During his visit, His Majesty held talks with His Excellency President Putin, discussing the robust ties between Bahrain and Russia, as well as regional and international developments of common interest. A formal farewell ceremony was held. His Majesty King Hamad then bid farewell to his hosts. At Vnukovo International Airport, His Majesty King Hamad was seen off by Mikhail Bogdanov, Russian Presidential Special Representative for the Middle East and Africa, and Deputy Foreign Minister; Igor Bogdashev, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's State Protocol Department; Alexey Skosyrev, Ambassador of Russia to Bahrain; and Abdulrahman Al Saati, Ambassador of Bahrain to Russia. Source: Bahrain News Agency