| In the rapidly changing geopolitical environment, Saudi Arabia and Russia are forging ahead - fostering a closer relationship - in major sectors including the all important energy sector. When the Saudi Deputy Crown prince Mohammad bin Salman, accompanied not only by the Foreign Minister Adel bin Jubeir but also the Petroleum Minister Ali Al-Naimi called on Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on June 18, six major deals were signed between the world’s two top crude producers.
The deals ranged from agreement in defense sector to enhanced cooperation in energy development. It also covered greater cooperation on nuclear energy development. Citing unnamed sources, Al-Arabiya reported the kingdom planned to build 16 nuclear reactors and Russia has agreed to play a significant role in operating them...............................................Full Article: Source
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