The resolution of tensions in the Middle East and regional issues featured prominently in talks between Russia and Saudi Arabia in Moscow.
During his meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow was interested in resolving the situation in the Middle East. Lavrov said the two countries would discuss bilateral cooperation and regional issues in areas of mutual interest.
Lavrov said Russia-Saudi Arabia relations were expanding every year in trade, investment, culture and humanitarian affairs. He said the meeting was significant in terms of regional issues.
Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said cooperation between Russia and Saudi Arabia had become an important factor supporting stability across the global economy.
Al Saud said they were maintaining close coordination in energy and energy markets, adding that this cooperation contributed to balancing supply and demand and protecting the interests of producers and consumers.
Al Saud said the meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen bilateral cooperation, maintain dialogue and assess urgent regional and global issues. He said Saudi Arabia wanted to continue consultations and coordination with Russia on matters of mutual interest.