Russian President praises Role of the Kingdom

Jeddah, June 24 SPA -- President Dmitriy Anatolyevich Medvedev of
Russia said in a message to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud that Saudi-Russian political
cooperation became a positive factor contributing to solve the
international and regional issues and to maintain the stability in
world energy market and the trade and economic cooperation are
developed in a good way, wishing to include more areas in the future,
including oil, gas, energy, peaceful using of Atomic energy, space,
military and technology.

The Russian president emphasized that the partnership relations
between the two countries will be developed steadily in all areas and
for the interest of the peoples of both countries.

He praised the efforts of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in
the dialogue among civilizations and he expressed his most
appreciation for the works of the International Islamic Conference
for Dialogue which was held in Makkah under the patronage of the
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and was attended by many Islamic
personalities, including representatives of Russia.

In a message handed over to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
here yesterday by Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr. Victor Cooder Yavitsev, he expressed satisfaction over the
signing of the protocol between Russia and the Kingdom about the
Russia's accession to the WTO.

He also expressed appreciation for the decision of the Custodian of
the Two Holy Mosques to complete the talks successfully.