Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei met with Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Russia and concurrently to Belarus Abdulrahman Bin Suleiman Al Ahmed to receive the copy of his credentials on 15 December, BelTA has learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The parties discussed the topical issues of bilateral relations in political, trade and economic areas.

The minister and Saudi Arabia's ambassador confirmed their interest in intensifying the cooperation between Belarus and Saudi Arabia, including the exchange of visits of official and business delegations and the preparation of the next meeting of the joint intergovernmental committee.

Vladimir Makei wished the ambassador fruitful work in Belarus.