Manama, May 31 (BNA) Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani held official talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, on the occasion of the Russian Minister’s official visit to the Russian Federation. Bahrain.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the historical friendship relations between the two countries and their development in various fields. They also reviewed ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation in the economic and investment fields and increasing trade exchange to meet the aspirations and common interests of the two countries and peoples.
They also discussed the regional and international political and security situations, the latest developments in the eastern Mediterranean, and the situation in Ukraine.
The two ministers held a press conference in which the Foreign Minister made a press statement in which he indicated that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received in the presence of His Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Lavrov conveyed to His Majesty the King the greetings and appreciation of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wishes for the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people Continuous growth and prosperity.
The minister indicated that His Majesty and the Russian Foreign Minister discussed during their meeting the latest regional and international developments and challenges, especially the situation in Ukraine. His Majesty stressed the importance of resolving the conflict in Ukraine in a way that achieves the interests of the two neighboring countries and the security and stability of the European continent, as well as international peace and security. He pointed out the importance of resorting to dialogue and diplomatic solutions, in accordance with the rules of international law, to reach a political settlement that ends the conflict, guarantees security and peace for all parties, preserves the lives of civilians, and secures. Humanitarian and relief aid for refugees and displaced persons.
He added that His Majesty the King expressed during the meeting the Kingdom of Bahrain’s pride in the historical friendly relations with the Russian Federation, and its keenness to develop various aspects of bilateral cooperation and joint coordination to achieve the common interests of the two friendly countries. and the peoples.
The minister indicated that His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received the Russian Foreign Minister and discussed joint cooperation, in addition to current regional and international issues, developments in Ukraine, and efforts to reach. Ceasefire and political settlement.
The importance of continuing efforts to explore areas of enhancing joint cooperation in all economic, commercial and investment fields was also stressed during the meeting.
He added that he discussed with the Russian minister bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance it.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that the two sides discussed regional and international developments and issues of common interest, including the Palestinian issue, Yemen, Syria, regional security and the Iranian nuclear file.
He stressed the importance of continuing international efforts to achieve security and stability in the Middle East, especially resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and ensuring the establishment of a Palestinian state in accordance with the two-state solution and international resolutions. legitimacy.
He added that the two sides discussed developments in the situation in Ukraine and efforts aimed at continuing bilateral negotiations between the Russian Federation and Ukraine to reach a ceasefire and a political settlement that ends the conflict and restores security and peace to the European continent.
The minister said that he affirmed the position of the Kingdom of Bahrain calling for diplomatic solutions and the resumption of negotiations between the two parties, and the need to consolidate security, stability and lasting and comprehensive peace in Ukraine and the European continent to achieve growth and stability. Prosperity for the benefit of their people. He pointed to the need to open safe corridors for civilians and provide them with protection, and to deliver humanitarian and relief aid to refugees and displaced persons.
For his part, the Russian minister expressed his pride and appreciation for the meeting that took place with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the constructive talks with His Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The distinguished bilateral relations between Bahrain and Russia were reviewed.
The Russian minister indicated that the official talks held with his Bahraini counterpart were constructive, during which they discussed the growth of bilateral relations in various economic, cultural, educational and investment fields. They also discussed the situation in Ukraine, the current security situation, the armistice in Yemen, the situation in Palestine and the Iranian nuclear program. He praised the role of the Kingdom of Bahrain and its efforts in supporting peace and stability in the region, praising the Kingdom’s neutral stance on the crisis in Ukraine, and its keenness to establish peace and security in the European continent.
He also expressed his keenness to enhance bilateral cooperation and coordination, expressing satisfaction with the efforts made by the two countries to increase prospects for investment cooperation between them. He praised the ambitious plans to increase cultural cooperation, which will contribute to further development of relations between the two friendly countries.
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