Russia and Saudi Arabia mark centenary of diplomatic ties with focus on expanding cooperation

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held talks in Moscow on Tuesday (8 Sep), focusing on bilateral relations, energy cooperation and regional security issues.

The meeting marked the centenary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Saudi Arabia, with both sides highlighting continued cooperation in trade, investment and international forums.

Key developments:

  • Both countries supported expanding political dialogue, business ties and economic cooperation.
  • Moscow and Riyadh reaffirmed coordination within OPEC+ to support global energy market stability.
  • The ministers discussed tensions in the Persian Gulf, Gaza, Yemen, Syria and Ukraine.
  • Russia outlined its proposed security framework for the Gulf region.

The talks concluded with both sides expressing interest in further strengthening their long-standing partnership and cooperation on regional challenges.

ℹ️   Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia,  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia 

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov shakes hands with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud during a press conference following their talks in Moscow, Russia, September 8, 2026. Maxim Shipenkov/Pool via REUTERS
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