His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, held a telephone conversation today (Tuesday) with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This call comes within the framework of ongoing communication between the leaderships of the two countries to coordinate positions and discuss issues of common interest, in a way that serves the interests of the two friendly peoples and enhances opportunities for stability in the region.
Strengthening the strategic partnership and bilateral relations
During the call, the distinguished bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Russian Federation were reviewed, in addition to discussing existing areas of cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and develop them across various fields. Saudi-Russian relations are of particular importance given the political and economic weight of both countries on the global stage, with both sides continuously striving to develop trade and investment partnerships in line with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which opens up broad horizons for international cooperation.
Review of regional and international developments
The rapidly evolving regional and international landscape was also reviewed, and a number of issues of mutual interest were discussed. This discussion comes at a time when the world is facing complex geopolitical challenges that require high-level coordination among influential global powers. The call emphasized the importance of diplomatic dialogue and ongoing consultations in addressing current crises and striving to find peaceful solutions that guarantee international peace and security.
The Kingdom's pivotal role in the stability of the region
This contact reflects the leading and pivotal role played by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the international political stage, and the Kingdom's constant commitment to building bridges of communication with all influential international actors. The Kingdom plays a crucial role in maintaining balance in the Middle East region, in addition to its influential role in global energy markets, making coordination with Russia vital to ensuring market stability and supporting global economic growth. These discussions underscore the Kingdom's commitment to its balanced political approach, which aims to de-escalate tensions and support efforts to achieve stability and prosperity for the peoples of the region and the world.

