The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques receives a message from Putin: Strengthening the Saudi-Russian partnership
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, received a written message from His Excellency President Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, relating to the strong bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, and ways to support and strengthen them in various fields.
This message comes within the framework of ongoing diplomatic communication between the two leaderships, reflecting the depth of the strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Russian Federation. Both countries consistently strive to coordinate their positions and exchange views on issues of common interest, serving the interests of their peoples and enhancing regional and international stability.
Development of Saudi-Russian relations
Relations between Riyadh and Moscow have witnessed significant development in recent years, driven by a shared desire to expand cooperation. The Kingdom and Russia are among the most influential players in the global energy landscape, leading the OPEC+ alliance, which has played a pivotal role in maintaining the balance and stability of oil markets, positively impacting the global economy.
The importance of strategic partnership
Relations between the two countries extend beyond oil to include investment, technology, space, and renewable energy. These relations are particularly important given both countries' active membership in the G20, which grants them significant political and economic influence in shaping international decisions.
Historical background and promising future
Current relations are based on a historical legacy of cooperation and have been significantly strengthened by high-level reciprocal visits between the two countries' leaderships in recent years. Saudi and Russian visions align on many issues, particularly regarding support for peaceful solutions to conflicts in the Middle East.
Russia also pays great attention to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 programs, with many Russian companies participating in infrastructure and investment projects within the Kingdom, which confirms that the recent written message comes as a new link in an extended series of fruitful and constructive cooperation between the two international powers.
