The Foreign Minister discusses strengthening Saudi-Russian relations with Lavrov
His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a telephone call today, Friday, from His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Mr. Sergey Lavrov, as part of the ongoing coordination and consultation between the two friendly countries.
During the call, the two sides reviewed the strong bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Russian Federation and discussed ways to enhance and develop them in various fields, in a manner that serves the interests of both countries and their friendly peoples. They also discussed ways to intensify joint coordination on a number of regional and international issues.
The importance of Saudi-Russian coordination
These talks come at a crucial time, as the world witnesses rapid geopolitical shifts, highlighting the importance of the role played by both Riyadh and Moscow in maintaining international stability. Saudi-Russian relations hold particular strategic significance, especially given their close cooperation on energy and economic issues. Both countries are among the world's largest oil producers and maintain close coordination within the OPEC+ alliance, which plays a pivotal role in balancing global energy markets.
Dimensions of bilateral relations
Relations between the Kingdom and Russia have witnessed remarkable development in recent years, driven by a shared desire to diversify partnerships and build bridges of fruitful cooperation. These relations are not limited to the economic sphere alone, but extend to political coordination regarding regional crises. The Kingdom consistently emphasizes its diplomatic approach based on dialogue and support for peaceful solutions to conflicts, which necessitates ongoing communication with influential international powers such as Russia.
Saudi diplomacy and Vision 2030
This contact reflects the approach of active Saudi diplomacy, which seeks to enhance the Kingdom's international presence and diversify its strategic alliances in line with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the leadership of His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan, seeks to build bridges of communication with all active international parties, to ensure the achievement of international peace and security, and to enhance opportunities for investment, trade and technology exchange.
The call concluded with an emphasis on the importance of continuing consultations and exchanging views on developments in the regional and international arenas, and working together to address issues of common interest in a way that enhances the prospects for peace and stability in the region and the world.
