Putin and Saudi crown prince call for safe passage via Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb
MOSCOW, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday in which they highlighted the need for safe passage via the Bab el-Mandeb and Hormuz straits, key global maritime trade routes, the Kremlin said. It also said the two leaders held a detailed exchange of views on the situation in the Middle East and emphasised that…
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation on Tuesday to discuss regional developments and efforts to ensure security and stability, according to the Saudi Gazette. The leaders reviewed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia and explored ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields. They also addressed the impact of regional escalation on maritime security and the global economy, exchanging views on several regional and international issues.
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- Crown Prince, Putin discuss regional escalation, maritime security saudigazette.com.sa
