“Topical issues of bilateral cooperation were discussed with an emphasis on expanding mutually beneficial trade and economic ties.

The current situation in the world oil market is considered in detail.

The importance of further coordination within the framework of OPEC Plus was emphasized.

They also exchanged views on the state of affairs in Syria, taking into account the outcome of the summit in Tehran.

Earlier, The Washington Post wrote that the visit of US President Joe Biden to Saudi Arabia, during which he was going to agree on an increase in oil production, could turn into an unexpected victory for Russia.