Russia, Saudi Arabia to boost OPEC+ coordination
Lavrov revealed Russia and Saudi Arabia's plans within the framework of OPEC+.
Consensus
- Russia and Saudi Arabia are committed to close coordination within OPEC+.
- Both countries are co-chairs of OPEC+.
- The coordination aims to ensure balance between supply and demand in the global energy market.
- The discussions took place on September 8.
- Sergei Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister, participated in the talks with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
Points of divergence
- Russia regrets that Arab countries are drawn into the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. — tg_rian_ru
- Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are counterproductive and negatively affect the global economy. — tg_rian_ru
- Russia is ready for negotiations to resolve the Ukraine conflict. — tg_rian_ru
- The EU and NATO continue to seek Russia's defeat and support Ukraine. — tg_rian_ru
- The EU tries to prevent discussion of the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis. — tg_rian_ru
- There has been no progress in resolving the situation in Gaza. — tg_rian_ru
Coverage (6 sources)
- Lavrov revealed Russia and Saudi Arabia plans within OPEC+ — Вести
- Main statements by Lavrov following talks with the head of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Russia and Saudi Arabia intend to continue close coordination within OPEC+ — Интерфакс
- Lavrov noted that implementation of the signed US and Iran Isfahan Memorandum is stalled — Интерфакс
- Lavrov stated Russia's interest in resolving the situation in the Middle East — Интерфакс
- Moscow would support Iran's accession to the defense alliance of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan — Интерфакс
Key entities
- Russia
- Sergey Lavrov
- Saudi Arabia
- MID
- Moscow
- Iran
- INTERFAX.RU
- USA
- OPEC+
- Israel
- Middle East
- Riyadh
- OPEC+ Moscow
- Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud
- NATO
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