Both sides praised the level of friendly relations between Russia and Saudi Arabia. They discussed topical issues of bilateral cooperation, with an emphasis on the expansion of mutually beneficial trade and economic ties.
The leaders examined developments on the global oil market. They focused on the importance of further coordination within OPEC+. The parties were pleased to note that the OPEC+ member countries consistently fulfil their obligations in order to maintain the necessary balance and stability in the global energy market.
Vladimir Putin and Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud also discussed the situation in Syria following the meeting of the leaders of the guarantor states of the Astana Process on the settlement in Syria, held on July 19 in Tehran.
The leaders agreed to maintain contacts at various levels.