On 22 September, on the initiative of the Saudi side, Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud of Saudi Arabia

In connection with the 90th anniversary of the proclamation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 23 September, Vladimir Putin asked to convey his sincere congratulations and warm wishes to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and congratulated the entire leadership and people of the country on this significant date.

The two sides discussed working together in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in light of the decision taken at the recent summit in Samarkand to grant Saudi Arabia the status of a dialogue partner. Mohammed bin Salman noted the growing role of the SCO in international affairs and expressed the Kingdom’s readiness to actively participate in its activities.

Issues pertaining to Russian–Saudi coordination in order to ensure stability in the global oil market were also considered. Both sides praised efforts made as part of OPEC+ and confirmed their intention to continue adhering to the agreements reached.

Mohammed bin Salman announced that Saudi Arabia will be well represented at the upcoming Russian Energy Week International Forum to be held in Moscow on 12–14 October.

Satisfaction was expressed with the transfer of foreign prisoners of war who illegally took part in the hostilities in Donbas to the Saudi side, which took place with the personal mediation of the Crown Prince.

During the exchange of views on the bilateral agenda it was stated that trade and economic ties are developing at a high pace, trade turnover is growing, and mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields is being strengthened.

It was agreed to maintain cooperation and personal contacts.

Source: kremlin.ru