Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The 9th session of the Joint Intergovernmental Saudi-Russian Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation welcomed on Monday the shared commitment to deepening the strategic partnership to support economic growth in both the countries. The meeting was co-chaired by Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak.

The commission meeting reviewed various agenda items aimed at strengthening and expanding cooperation between the two countries across key sectors. These sectors include energy, trade, economy, investment, space, industry and minerals, health, education, media, culture, sports, tourism, transportation, housing, and agriculture.

Saudi Arabia and Russia expressed their appreciation for the continued advancement of cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. The two sides also highlighted the successful convening of the Saudi–Russian Business Forum and the Saudi–Russian Business Council meeting, both held on the sidelines of the commission's ninth session.