MOSCOW. Aug 19 (Interfax) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Presidential Envoy for the Middle East and Africa Mikhail Bogdanov discussed preparations for President Vladimir Putin's visit to Riyadh in October 2019 with Saudi Ambassador to Russia Raid bin Khalid Krimli, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement posted on its website.
The meeting took place at the Saudi ambassador's request on Monday, it said.
"During the conversation, the parties discussed current issues of further strengthening the multifaceted Russian-Saudi interaction, attaching particular significance to preparations for Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Riyadh in October this year," the ministry said.