Saudi Gazette report

SAINT PETERSBURG — Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed on Wednesday his thanks and gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for facilitating a high-level meeting between the Russian Federation and the United States of America in Riyadh.

Speaking to reporters, Putin said: "I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the leadership of Saudi Arabia — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and the Crown Prince, — not only for hosting a high-level meeting between Russia and the United States in Riyadh, but also for creating a very friendly atmosphere."