The Crown Prince and the Russian President discuss relations and regional developments
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made a telephone call today to President Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, in a move that reflects the depth of the growing relations between the two countries and the keenness of the two leaderships to continue joint coordination.
During the call, the distinguished bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Russian Federation were reviewed, and the two sides discussed existing areas of cooperation in various sectors, and ways to support and develop them in a manner that serves the interests of the two friendly peoples and enhances opportunities for economic and investment partnership between Riyadh and Moscow.
These talks come in the context of the pivotal role that the two countries play in stabilizing the global economy, particularly in the energy sector, as the Kingdom and Russia are among the most influential players in global oil markets, and are leading intensive efforts within the OPEC+ alliance to maintain market balance and price stability, which reflects the importance of continuous coordination between them to ensure the sustainability of energy supplies.
On the political front, the call addressed the rapidly evolving events on the regional and international stages. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Russian President discussed a number of issues of mutual interest, emphasizing the importance of concerted international efforts to de-escalate tensions in conflict zones and support international peace and security initiatives, particularly given the delicate circumstances in the Middle East.
This contact reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s continued approach of strengthening its diplomatic relations with major global powers, based on the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which aims to build bridges of constructive cooperation and diversify strategic partnerships east and west, thereby enhancing the Kingdom’s position as a leading political and economic power at the international level.
It is worth noting that Saudi-Russian relations have witnessed significant leaps in recent years, represented by the exchange of high-level visits and the signing of many joint agreements, which confirms the mutual desire to push the wheel of bilateral cooperation towards broader horizons in the near future.
