RIYADH: Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked Saudi Arabia's King Salman for the "active and joint cooperation" in OPEC+.
Putin said Russia and Saudi Arabia are actively cooperating in the alliance of the world's largest oil exporters to ensure the stability of global energy markets, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
Putin’s remarks were made during a ceremony to receive the credentials of foreign ambassadors.
Putin also said that Russia's relations with the Kingdom are developing increasingly due to the agreements that came after his visit to Riyadh in October 2019.
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Putin thanks Saudi King Salman over Russia OPEC+ role
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Iranian foreign minister calls Saudi counterpart ahead of nuclear talks with US
- They discuss importance of resolving differences through dialogue and diplomacy
- Regional powers pushed for the talks, scheduled for Friday in Oman, between Tehran and Washington
LONDON: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a telephone call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Wednesday ahead of critical nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington.
They discussed the importance of resolving differences through dialogue and diplomacy, as well as efforts to maintain the security and stability of the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Regional powers had pushed for the talks, scheduled for Friday in Oman, between Iran and the US in an attempt to reach an agreement regarding Tehran’s nuclear program and prevent another escalation in the region.
In a message confirming the talks, posted on social media platform X on Wednesday, Araghchi wrote: “Nuclear talks with the United States are scheduled to be held in Muscat on about 10 a.m. Friday. I’m grateful to our Omani brothers for making all necessary arrangements.”
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