Russia hopes to boost ties with Saudi Arabia

MOSCOW (AFP) — Russia hopes to further boost ties with Saudi Arabia, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Monday during talks with Saudi Arabia's Security Council chief Prince Bandar bin Sultan.

"Our relations are developing well, the trade turnover is growing though in absolute terms it still looks modest, but considering our good ties, we have good perspectives and a good basis," Putin said as quoted by ITAR-TASS news agency.

The prince voiced hope that he "will be able to convey the king's thoughts on perspective in economic, political, military and security spheres as well as others."

The two sides signed a military ...