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Russia President, Saudi Crown Prince discuss Palestine-Israel conflict, situation with oil markets

November 13, 2024 at 6:17 pm

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) at Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on December 06, 2023 [Royal Court of Saudi Arabia/Anadolu Agency]

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, discussed the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the situation with the global oil market with Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS), over the telephone, the Kremlin said Wednesday.

The talk was initiated by the Saudi side and two leaders marked their positions on a possible settlement between the Palestinians and Israelis, according to a statement, Anadolu Agency reports.

“The importance of continuing close coordination in OPEC Plus was emphasized. The effectiveness and timeliness of the steps taken in this format to ensure balance in the global energy market were noted,” it added.

Putin and MBS also praised the current level of “friendly and mutually beneficial” relations and vowed to make efforts for expansion in the political, trade, economic and humanitarian sectors.

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