Moscow, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, arrived in Moscow today, on an official state visit to the Russian Federation at the invitation of His Excellency Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia. The royal flight was accompanied by a Russian Air Force air escort mission upon its entry into the Russian airspace. The visit aims to discuss the historical Bahrain-Russia relations and the current regional and international developments. Upon his arrival at Vnukovo International Airport, HM King Hamad Hamad was received by His Excellency Mr. Mikhail Bogdanov, Russian Presidential Special Representative for the Middle East and Africa, and Deputy Foreign Minister; Igor Bogdashev, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's State Protocol Department; His Excellency Mr. Alexey Skosyrev, Ambassador of Russia to Bahrain; and His Excellency Mr. Abdulrahman Al Saati, Ambassador of Bahrain to Russia. A ceremonial reception was held in honour of HM the King's visit. It included the performance of Bahrain's natio nal anthem and Russia's national anthem. In a statement upon his arrival, HM the King expressed his appreciation to HE President Putin for his invitation, praising the advanced level of bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. HM King Hamad commended Russia's prominent position on the global arena, under the leadership of HE President Putin. His Majesty highlighted Russia's constructive role in consolidating international peace and security. HM the King commended Russia's economic and comprehensive development advancement, affirming the keenness to strengthen Bahrain-Russia relations. Source: Bahrain News Agency