The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, yesterday received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss efforts to combat extremism and fight terrorism, in order to bring about regional security and stability.

According to the Saudi Press Agency, SPA, the two sides reviewed distinguishing bilateral relations binding their two countries and means of boosting them in addition to the latest regional developments.

The two leaders also reviewed bilateral and mutual efforts to stabilise energy markets and means to promote such joint actions.