The Foreign Ministers of Russia and Saudi Arabia held a telephone conversation, reaffirming the strategic importance of bilateral relations and discussing prospects for their future advancement. This event, coupled with ongoing efforts to waive visa requirements for Saudi Arabian citizens and active preparations for the International Industrial Trade Fair “INNOPROM. Saudi Arabia” in 2026, signals a new chapter in Russian-Saudi relations.
During the phone call, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, conducted a review of bilateral relations between the two nations, and addressed topics and events of mutual significance.
Sergey Lavrov previously shared news about the work in progress to abolish visa requirements for Saudi Arabian citizens. This measure will greatly encourage commercial, tourism, and cultural exchanges between the two countries.
The forthcoming International Industrial Trade Fair "INNOPROM. Saudi Arabia", to be held in Riyadh in February 2026, is of particular importance. The trade fair will become a vital venue for Russian companies seeking to enter the Saudi Arabian market and broaden cooperation with Middle Eastern nations.
During the phone call, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, conducted a review of bilateral relations between the two nations, and addressed topics and events of mutual significance.
Sergey Lavrov previously shared news about the work in progress to abolish visa requirements for Saudi Arabian citizens. This measure will greatly encourage commercial, tourism, and cultural exchanges between the two countries.
The forthcoming International Industrial Trade Fair "INNOPROM. Saudi Arabia", to be held in Riyadh in February 2026, is of particular importance. The trade fair will become a vital venue for Russian companies seeking to enter the Saudi Arabian market and broaden cooperation with Middle Eastern nations.