Saudi–Russian Joint Commission Holds 9th Meeting in Riyadh

The 9th session of the Joint Intergovernmental Saudi-Russian Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation took place on December 1, 2025, in Riyadh. The meeting was co-chaired by Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak.

 The commission reviewed various agenda items aimed at strengthening and expanding cooperation between the two countries across key sectors, including energy, trade, economy, investment, space, industry and minerals, health, education, media, culture, sports, tourism, transportation, housing, and agriculture, among others.

 Both sides expressed their appreciation for the continued advancement of cooperation in all areas of mutual interest and welcomed the shared commitment to deepening the strategic partnership to support economic growth in both countries. The two sides also highlighted the successful convening of the Saudi–Russian Business Forum and the Saudi–Russian Business Council meeting, both held on the sidelines of the commission's ninth session.