Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia next month, answering and invitation sent to him by King Abddullah Bin Abdel Aziz. According to the Riyadh daily, the two leaders will sign commercial accords and discuss latest regional developments.
Last week al Hayat newspaper said the Russian president would be accompanied by a large delegation including Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and the economy minister.
In September 2003, Abdullah then the Saudi Crown Prince visited Moscow and met with Putin.