OREANDA-NEWS Russia and Saudi Arabia will continue to work closely within OPEC+, the Kremlin's press service said following a conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud.

"We have confirmed our commitment to further progressive development of Russian-Saudi cooperation, including in such areas as trade, investment and energy. The parties will continue to work closely within the framework of OPEC Plus in order to maintain the stability of the global oil market," the statement said.