Novak noted that "the energy sector retains a key role" in cooperation between Moscow and Riyadh, "possessing significant potential in the development of new technologies for oil production and enhanced oil recovery, the use of artificial intelligence and scientific cooperation."
“For example, the expansion of the participation of Saudi Aramco and its industry enterprises in energy projects in Russia is under active consideration.
Among other things, the development of interaction between countries in the nuclear industry remains promising, "Novak quotes TASS.
Earlier, Novak at a briefing after a meeting with Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Prince Abdelaziz bin Salman in Riyadh said that Moscow and Riyadh intend to sign a bilateral roadmap on trade and economic cooperation in the first half of 2021.
In October, Russian leader Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud.