JEDDAH: Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed regional security, stability and maritime navigation security during a phone call on Tuesday.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call today from Russian President Putin, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
During the phone call, the two leaders reviewed Saudi-Russian relations and ways to develop them across various fields, SPA reported.
They also discussed the latest developments in the region, efforts to achieve security and stability, and other regional and international issues of mutual interest, SPA reported.
The call also addressed the negative repercussions of the escalation on maritime navigation security and the global economy.
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Saudi Arabia and Russia maintain a strong strategic partnership focused on energy market coordination, trade growth, and regional stability.
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Earlier this month, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan visited Russia, where he held an important meeting with his Russian counterpart.
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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, during a meeting in Moscow on September 8, emphasised the importance of ensuring security and freedom of navigation in international waterways, foremost among them the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The two sides held an official round of talks covering the full range of bilateral relations, the latest regional and international developments, and ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the two countries across various fields.
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At the outset of the meeting, the Saudi Foreign Minister expressed his thanks and appreciation to his Russian counterpart for the warm welcome and generous hospitality. He noted that the visit comes at an important time, as Saudi Arabia and Russia mark the centenary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two friendly countries.
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The Foreign Minister said relations between the two countries are based on mutual respect and shared interests, noting that Saudi-Russian cooperation now covers a broad range of political and economic issues.
Prince Faisal added that the partnership has played an important role in supporting the stability of global energy markets and achieving a balance that takes into account the interests of both producers and consumers.
He also highlighted its contribution to sustainable global economic growth, as well as the strengthening of economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
Russian foreign minister, in his remarks, welcomed the foreign minister, affirming that Russia attaches particular importance to the current visit, especially as this year marks the centenary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
He noted that the occasion provides a valuable opportunity to discuss the state of Russian-Saudi relations, which continue to develop year after year in the fields of trade, economy, investment, culture, and humanitarian cooperation. He also affirmed his country’s sincere desire to contribute to efforts to de-escalate tensions and address regional issues.
During the talks, the two sides reviewed the progress of Saudi-Russian relations and exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments, including efforts to de-escalate tensions and reduce the risk of further escalation.
