VOL. XLVI

No 33

18-August-2003

SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi-Russian Energy Cooperation Accord Set For Early September Signing

Saudi Arabia and Russia are expected to sign an energy cooperation accord on 1-2 September, when Crown Prince Abd Allah ibn Abd al-Aziz is scheduled to visit Moscow. The Saudi cabinet, meeting on 11 August, authorized Oil Minister Ali Naimi to sign the agreement. The move follows increasing contacts between ministers and officials from the two states. Last March, during a visit to...