DUBAI, June 2. /TASS/. Russia and Bahrain see prospects for cooperation in high-tech sectors, including the development of artificial intelligence, and software development, Russian Economic Development Minister Maksim Reshetnikov said in an interview with Bahrain’s newspaper Al Ayam.

"The cooperation between Russia and Bahrain has great potential in high-tech sectors. Russia boasts advanced experience and significant opportunities, especially in the fields of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software development. These competencies could contribute to the development of infrastructure and acceleration of growth of the kingdom's digital economy," he said.

Russian companies consider Bahrain as a promising direction for expansion of their international presence, the minister said, adding that the Russian government is ready to support such companies.

"Russian companies are showing great interest in entering the Bahraini market. We are ready to provide comprehensive support to them on this issue. The agreements signed by the two countries’ leadership, which are aimed at implementing the agreements previously reached, will become a basis for strengthening economic ties and expanding the entire range of cooperation between our countries, including interaction between business circles," Reshetnikov noted.

On June 1, Russia’s delegation headed by Reshetnikov visited Manama as part of the working visit. During the trip the minister met Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the leadership of the country’s economic bloc.