24 Oct 2016 09:43

Russia, Saudi Arabia discussing cooperation in tanker construction, nuclear sector

MOSCOW. Oct 24 (Interfax) - Russia's and Saudi Arabia are discussing cooperation in construction of tankers and the nuclear sector, the Energy Ministry said in a statement on Twitter following Energy Minister Alexander Novak's visit to Saudi Arabia.

"Russia and Saudi Arabia have agreed on technological cooperation, and a number of projects that will be elaborated in detail in the near future. The prospects for cooperation in the nuclear sector, the gas sector, construction of a tanker fleet and in electricity were discussed," the ministry said.

"We also see prospects for cooperation in the development of the oil sector in general," the ministry said.