RIYADH: Saudi and Russian business ties are perpetually warm, the Kingdom’s minister of energy insisted at the beginning of a bilateral investment forum in Riyadh.
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman highlighted the stability of business relations between the two nations during his speech at the event — with trade between Saudi Arabia and Russia reaching $3.5 billion in 2024.
Also attending the Saudi-Russian Investment and Business Forum, which highlighted collaborations in various sectors such as investment, business, energy and infrastructure, were Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak.
“We want to make sure that when we meet, it is always warm in Riyadh,” said Prince Abdulaziz in his speech, alluding to the temperature in the Saudi capital.
He added: “But we should not affiliate our relationships with regard to temperatures and weather, because as you know, the weather is a season, our bilateral (relationship) is perpetual.”
