Bahrain shows great interest in cooperation with Russia - Zubkov

MANAMA. Jan 21 (Interfax) - Russia can launch a communication satellite for Bahrain, but it has not been decided yet when such a project may be carried out, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov has announced after a series of talks with the leadership of Bahrain.

"The question of launching a communication satellite for Bahrain may be raised," he said.

He added that Moscow and Manama are only beginning to establish trade and economic cooperation.

"The first large-scale visit of a big Russian delegation to Bahrain is under way. It has shown that our countries have good prospects of bringing relations to a new level," Zubkov said.

"Trade turnover is miniscule today but Bahrain shows great interest in cooperation and we are glad about it," he said.