Al-Jubeir: Saudi-Russian relations witnesses a historic turn over


Saudi minister of foreign affairs Adel Al-Jubier stated, yesterday (Thursday) those Saudi-Russian relations witness a historic turn over and that they seek to improve Saudi-Russian cooperation to fight terrorism and extremism. He added, in a press conference with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, that talks with Russian officials were positive and constructive. As for the Syrian crisis, Al jubeir referred to the Saudi-Russian cooperation to unify the Syrian opposition and the need for their participation in the talks. Hel also pointed out that both countries have an agreement on the necessity of protecting the unity of the Syrian lands and its institutions, as well as 
the unity of Iraq and the need to fight world terrorism. 


For his part, Lavarov pointed out that his country wants to improve the cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the field of astronomy and nuclear power and that there is a joint agreement between both of countries to fight terrorism. He concludes that his country appreciates the efforts exerted by the kingdom to maintain the unity of the Syrian lands and referred to that their "leaders" stressed on the need to find peaceful solutions for the cases in the territory.