According to Pillar, Washington continues to be "probably the most reserved outside power" in its relations with the Middle East.
“One of those lessons is that in order to expand its influence, the United States must emulate the Russians ... in doing business with everyone, and not see the Middle East as a region rigidly and unequivocally divided into “friends and enemies,” he said. .
Earlier, Russian Presidential Envoy for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said that Russia and Saudi Arabia have good prospects for cooperation in industry and the energy sector.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in a conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, said that China highly appreciates the kingdom's independent energy policy.