The two parties gave a high assessment of the level of friendly relations achieved based on mutual respect and consideration of reciprocal interests, said Vladimir Putin in a statement released to the press this Thursday.

According to the note, Putin and Bin Salman, Saudi crown prince, mainly discussed cooperation in politics, commerce, and energy.

The Russian president and the head of the government of Saudi Arabia also advocated continuing the coordination of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries with its independent allies to stabilize the market. Both agreed to continue contacts at different levels.

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