In a conversation with ‘Sputnik’ radio, Abdul Salam said: ‘On the other hand, Russia has advantages such as ease of travel, safety, and reasonable costs, in addition to economic, military, and political cooperation.’ Abdul Salam revealed that ‘there are rapidly growing numbers indicating that Saudi Arabia ranks first among Arab countries in Russia,’ noting that ‘in recent years, there has been significant Russian-Gulf cooperation in various fields.’ He also disclosed that ‘Saudi Arabia and the UAE are coordinating significantly within the OPEC Plus alliance to balance the oil market, which is very important economically for Russia and the Gulf countries.’ He believes that ‘what is happening in the tourism sector is a reflection of broader and more comprehensive cooperation between the two parties,’ revealing that ‘many parents of students, whether Gulf nationals or residents within the Gulf,’ noting that ‘Western countries are placing obstacles in the way of the flow of students and tourists to them in recent years.’
