Bahrain leadership greets Russia and Philippines
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent cables of congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin, on his country's National Day.
HRH Prince Salman sent a similar cable to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
HM the King and His Royal Highness also sent cables of congratulations to Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr, on his country's Independence Day.
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