Russia, Bahrain discuss energy supplies, work on Bahrain's shelf, coordination in OPEC+

MOSCOW. May 22 (Interfax) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak and Bahrain's Oil and Environment Minister Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah discussed cooperation under the OPEC+ deal as a guarantee for ensuring the stability and predictability of the world oil market and agreed to coordinate relations in this area in future, the Russian government's press service reported.

"The decisions made by participating countries are aimed at balancing the oil market amid economic challenges," the statement said.

The talks also covered the terms for supplies of Russian energy resources to Bahrain, as well as possibilities for joint work on oil and gas exploration and production on Bahrain's shelf with the participation of Russian companies.

Bahrain and Russia are both participants in the OPEC+ deal.