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RIYADH: Russian President Putin on Wednesday said ties with Saudi Arabia were at an “unprecedented level” as he began a hastily arranged meeting in Riyadh with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
In introductory remarks shown on Russian television, Putin thanked the crownprince for his invitation, saying he had originally expected Mohammed bin Salman to come to Moscow, “but there were changes to plans”.He said the next meeting should take place in Moscow.
“Nothing can prevent the development of our friendly relations,” Putin told the crown prince. The talks are expected to include discussion of the Gaza conflict and cooperation between the two countries in the OPEC+ group of oil producers. “Of course for all of us it’s very important now to exchange information and assessments of what is happening in the region,” Putin said.
In introductory remarks shown on Russian television, Putin thanked the crownprince for his invitation, saying he had originally expected Mohammed bin Salman to come to Moscow, “but there were changes to plans”.He said the next meeting should take place in Moscow.
“Nothing can prevent the development of our friendly relations,” Putin told the crown prince. The talks are expected to include discussion of the Gaza conflict and cooperation between the two countries in the OPEC+ group of oil producers. “Of course for all of us it’s very important now to exchange information and assessments of what is happening in the region,” Putin said.
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