Tatarstan is ready to develop cooperation with Bahrain in the sphere of development and exploitation of oil fields

On June 1, during the 21st St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov met with Advisor, Official Representative of Prime Minister of Bahrain Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khaifa.

Minnikhanov pointed out that today Tatarstan regards the Kingdom of Bahrain as an important trade, economic and investment partner in the Middle East.

According to Minnikhanov, Tatarstan has already had experience of cooperation with partners from Bahrain. In particular, machine-building enterprises of the republic supplied their products to Manama. "Today, Tatarstan is interested in expanding the volume and range of goods," Tatarstan President said.

The meeting focused on the discussion of prospects of cooperation between Tatarstan and Bahrain in the field of oil exploration and production, development and exploitation of oil fields. In particular, Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa invited Tatarstan oil companies to Bahrain to participate in joint oil and gas chemical projects.