RIYADH: In a phone call on Friday, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed strengthening bilateral ties between their two countries in various fields.
According to a statement published by the Saudi Press Agency, the two leaders also discussed several issues of common interest and reviewed the current status of relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia.
President Putin took the opportunity to congratulate the Crown Prince on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the Muslims’ Holy month of Ramadan.
In a separate statement from the Kremlin, it was noted that both leaders expressed satisfaction with the level of cooperation between their respective countries in the global oil market. They also discussed the significance of further developing close business relations.
Bilateral ties between Saudi Arabia and Russia
The conversation between the two leaders is seen as a positive step in strengthening bilateral ties between Saudi Arabia and Russia, especially in the energy sector. Both countries are key players in the global oil market, and their cooperation has been instrumental in maintaining stability in the market.
In recent years, Saudi Arabia and Russia have worked together to stabilize oil prices and reduce global oversupply. Their cooperation has led to the creation of the OPEC+ group, which has helped to balance supply and demand in the oil market.
The phone call between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Putin is expected to lead to further cooperation and collaboration between the two countries, as they seek to strengthen their partnership and deepen their ties in various fields.
The call between the two leaders reflects the importance of maintaining strong relationships between nations, particularly in the areas of energy and business, as the world continues to face economic challenges and uncertainties.
