Rahul Gandhi to address NRIs as Congress president in Bahrain

New Delhi, Jan 07: The Congress President Rahul Gandhi will visit Bahrain on January 8 as part of his outreach to the Indian diaspora and will also meet the country's Prime Minister, Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa.

Congress sources said Gandhi's visit is part of his interactions with Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs). Gulf countries have the biggest Indian diaspora of more than 35 lakh. Gandhi will be the chief guest at the three-day valedictory function organized by 'Global Organisation of People of India Origin' (GOPIO) on January 8.

Delegates from 50 countries are participating in the event. The sources said the Crown Prince and First Deputy Premier Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa will host the lunch for Gandhi.

Apart from meeting the Bahrain Prime Minister, Gandhi is also likely to meet King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Gandhi will also have an interactive session with business leaders of Indian Origin.

It will be Gandhi's first foreign visit since his elevation as party chief in December.