The Bahrain Ministry of Finance and National Economy reported that Minister of Finance and National Economy Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa met Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov during Bahrain’s participation in the 2026 St Petersburg International Economic Forum. The talks reviewed Bahrain-Russia relations, with particular focus on financial and economic cooperation. The meeting also covered recent global economic developments and other issues of mutual interest. The ministry presented the discussion as part of the broader development of bilateral ties across multiple fields, especially finance and the economy.