Russia and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement on military cooperation. The document was signed by his deputy Alexander Fomin and Deputy Defense Minister of the Kingdom Prince Khaled bin Salman Al-Saud in the presence of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Monday, August 23.
During the meeting with the Saudi prince, Shoigu said that the Russian military department is committed to the dynamic development of military-technical cooperation (MTC) with the kingdom.
The Minister thanked the Prince for visiting the VII International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2021".
"At its sites, you will be able to get acquainted with the latest Russian samples, including samples that have proven themselves well in Syria," Shoigu said.
He stressed that the prince's personal presence at the forum is considered by the Russian side as confirmation of the course of Saudi Arabia to further strengthen cooperation with Russia.
Shoigu added that the constructive dialogue between the military departments of the countries is facilitated by trusting and respectful relations between the heads of Russia and Saudi Arabia.
In turn, Prince Khaled bin Salman Al-Saud stressed that Saudi Arabia is determined to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Federation.
"I wanted to convey from my leadership our determination to continue strengthening the relations that have historically developed between our countries. I am sure that in the future we will continue to develop and strengthen these relations, meeting the aspirations of our peoples and realizing them, " he said.
The Deputy Minister of Defense of the Kingdom indicated that this will contribute to stabilization, strengthening security and a general response to all modern challenges.
On April 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin held telephone talks with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman. It was noted that the parties discussed issues of climate and "green" energy.
