His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a telephone call today, Friday, from His Excellency Sergey Lavrov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. This call comes within the framework of ongoing consultations between the two friendly countries to enhance joint coordination on various issues.

Strengthening joint cooperation

During the call, the two sides discussed the full spectrum of bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Russian Federation, exploring ways to develop and enhance them across various fields to serve the interests of both countries and their friendly peoples. The ministers emphasized the importance of continued joint efforts to propel relations toward broader horizons, particularly in light of the strategic partnerships that unite Riyadh and Moscow.

Coordinating positions on regional and international issues

The call addressed a number of topics and issues of mutual interest at both the regional and international levels. These discussions are of particular importance given the pivotal role both countries play in dealing with pressing issues in the Middle East region, and their efforts to promote international peace and security.

In a related context, Saudi-Russian relations are seen as a key pillar in the stability of global energy markets, as the two countries lead the OPEC+ alliance, which aims to maintain market balance and ensure energy supplies, reflecting the depth of economic and strategic cooperation between them.

The importance of timing and political context

This contact comes at a time of rapid geopolitical shifts in the region and the world, necessitating intensified consultations among influential global powers. These discussions underscore the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's diplomatic approach, which is based on diversifying international partnerships and engaging with all relevant actors, thereby strengthening its position as a peacemaker and a reliable partner in addressing international crises.

The call also reflects the Russian side’s keenness to coordinate with the Kingdom on sensitive issues, given the Kingdom’s political, religious and economic weight, and its ability to lead initiatives that contribute to reducing escalation and resolving conflicts peacefully in the region.

His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, arrived in Munich, Federal Republic of Germany today, to head the delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participating in the Munich Security Conference 2026, which is one of the most important international forums concerned with discussing security and defense policies worldwide.

The Kingdom's delegation participating in this edition of the conference includes a distinguished group of officials and decision-makers: His Excellency Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Member of the Council of Ministers, and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs; His Excellency Majid bin Mohammed Al-Mazyad, Governor of the National Cybersecurity Authority; and Major General Fahd bin Hamad Al-Otaibi, CEO of the Center for Strategic Defense Studies and Research. This diversity within the delegation reflects the comprehensive Saudi perspective on the modern concept of security, which extends beyond traditional military aspects.

The Munich Security Conference holds immense strategic importance as the premier global platform that brings together heads of state and government, ministers, and senior security officials to discuss current and future crises. The Kingdom's participation at this time underscores its pivotal and leading role in promoting international peace and security, particularly in light of the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the world, where Riyadh consistently strives to offer diplomatic solutions that support regional stability.

One of the implications of the formation of the Saudi delegation is the focus on vital files that are at the forefront of the global scene. The presence of the climate affairs envoy indicates the Kingdom’s interest in the file of “environmental security” and the impact of climate change on the stability of countries, while the participation of the governor of the National Cybersecurity Authority reflects the utmost importance that the Kingdom attaches to “digital security” and the protection of infrastructure in light of the escalation of cyber wars globally, which is in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in building an integrated security system.

During the conference sessions, His Highness the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Their Excellencies and Highnesses are scheduled to discuss the most prominent regional and international issues and the challenges facing global security and stability, in addition to holding a series of bilateral meetings with their counterparts from friendly and partner countries to strengthen frameworks for joint cooperation and coordinate positions on critical issues.