Putin spoke with the Prince of Saudi Arabia: they discussed cooperation in trade and energy spheres
Kyiv • UNN
Putin had a telephone conversation with the Prince of Saudi Arabia. The parties discussed cooperation in the political, trade, economic and energy spheres, emphasizing the importance of coordination within the framework of OPEC+.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. This is reported by Russian media with reference to the Kremlin's press service, UNN reports.
Both sides highly appreciated the level of friendly relations between Russia and Saudi Arabia, based on the principles of mutual respect and consideration of each other's interests
It is also reported that the parties discussed a number of issues of Russian-Saudi cooperation in the political, trade, economic and energy spheres. "The importance of continuing close coordination within the framework of OPEC+ in order to ensure stability in the energy market was emphasized," the statement said.
It is noted that the parties agreed to maintain contacts at various levels.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was founded on the initiative of oil-producing countries - Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela - in 1960. Today, it unites 13 states. The expanded OPEC+ format includes several other oil-producing countries, including Russia.
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