Russia, Saudi Arabia Sign Agreements on Oil, Nuclear Power, Military and Space Program

Russian President Vladimir Putin today met with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammad bin Salman on the sidelines of St Petersburg International Economic Forum. Russian state news agency reported that Russia and Saudi Arabia signed cooperation agreements on oil, nuclear power, military and space program. Saudi Oil Minster Ali Naimi was also present in the meeting. Russian Presidency announced that Saudi King Salman will visit Moscow at a date to be determined, and President Putin will visit Riyadh.

Photo credit: Russian President Vladimir Putin with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammad bin Salman. (Twitter/@PutinRF_Eng)