The Kingdom of Bahrain has been granted the status of guest country at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2025, which will take place on 18–21 June.
Anton Kobyakov, Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation and Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee, stated:
“In recent years, Russia and Bahrain have significantly strengthened their economic cooperation, developing partnerships in key areas such as energy, high technology, logistics, and tourism. Both countries are actively working to expand trade and economic collaboration, launching joint projects across various sectors.
SPIEF serves as a crucial platform for dialogue between governments, businesses, and experts. In recent years, Gulf countries have increasingly used the Forum to establish mutually beneficial partnerships, and Bahrain is a prime example of this engagement. The Kingdom’s status as the guest country at SPIEF 2025 presents new opportunities to deepen economic ties, strengthen strategic partnerships, and elevate cooperation to a new level.”
“Relations between Bahrain and Russia continue to actively develop in cultural and humanitarian spheres. Bahrain has chosen the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum as a key platform to showcase our business, culture, and tourism to the Russian audience. We anticipate the participation of high-profile official delegations and leading Bahraini companies, and we are confident in the successful expansion of our presence in Russia while continuing to strengthen cooperation at all levels,” said Ahmed Al-Saati, Ambassador of Bahrain to Russia.
Bahrain’s national pavilion will serve as the central venue for showcasing the country’s investment potential, building business connections, and exchanging expertise with industry professionals. Forum participants will have the opportunity to explore cooperation prospects, particularly in tourism and cultural exchange.
The Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of nationwide and international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, youth, sporting, and cultural events. It was established in pursuance of a decision by the President of the Russian Federation.
The Foundation was established in 2007 with the aim of facilitating the development of Russia’s economic potential, promoting its national interests, and strengthening the country’s image. One of the roles of the Foundation is to comprehensively evaluate, analyse, and cover issues on the Russian and global economic agendas. It also offers administrative services, provides promotional support for business projects and attracting investment, helps foster social entrepreneurship and charitable initiatives.
Each year, the Foundation’s events draw participants from 209 countries and territories, with more than 15,000 media representatives working on-site at Roscongress’ various venues. The Foundation benefits from analytical and professional expertise provided by 5,000 people working in Russia and abroad.
The Foundation works alongside various UN departments and other international organizations, and is building multi-format cooperation with 212 economic partners, including industrialists’ and entrepreneurs’ unions, financial, trade, and business associations from 86 countries worldwide, and 293 Russian public organizations, federal and regional executive and legislative bodies of the Russian Federation.
