In a significant diplomatic engagement, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss the bilateral agreements between the two nations. Lavrov praised the Gulf Cooperation Council’s stance on the crisis in Ukraine during the meeting.
Additionally, Lavrov extended an invitation to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to participate in the upcoming BRICS summit, signaling a deepening of relations between Saudi Arabia and the BRICS nations, which recently expanded from five to ten members.
The discussions took place in Riyadh during the seventh session of the strategic dialogue meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council and Russia, which was held at the ministerial level. Lavrov highlighted the growing interest in BRICS activities, suggesting an increasing geopolitical influence of the group.
The meeting underscores the strengthening ties between Saudi Arabia and Russia and their shared interests in various global arenas, including energy, economic cooperation, and regional stability.
