His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Russian Federation, HE Vladimir Putin, on his re-election in the presidential elections.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister wished HE Putin success in carrying out his presidential duties leading Russia and its people to further progress, development and prosperity.

His Royal Highness commended Bahraini-Russian relations and their progress at all levels, stressing the commitment to strengthening ties to further mutual interests.

BNA