Bahrain–Russia relations

Bahrain–Russia relations

Bahrain	Russia

Bahrain–Russia relations (Russian: Российско-бахрейнские отношения) refers to bilateral relations 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

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]

References

1. "Soviet-Saudi relations restores". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 30 September 1990. Retrieved 2009-07-22.
2. Российско-бахрейнские отношения (in Russian). Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 12 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-22.
3. "Arab News". Arab News. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
4. "Bahrain, Russia sign peaceful nuclear energy memorandum of understanding". 3 December 2008. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
5. Cafiero, Giorgio. Can Bahrain count on Moscow to fill Washington’s shoes?. Al Monitor.