"In the course of the conversation, a 'synchronization of hours' was held on priority issues of the further development of Russian-Saudi traditionally friendly relations," the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

The parties paid special attention to the task of maintaining an active political dialogue on international and Middle Eastern problems.

The meeting took place against the backdrop of US President Joe Biden's trip to the Middle East.

As noted in the White House, the Biden administration intends to play a vital role in the Middle East and not allow a vacuum there that could be filled by Russia and China.