[Moscow 10th Reuters]-Russian government fund, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Governor Dmitriev signed a deal of more than $ 2 billion in the visit to Saudi Arabia by President Putin scheduled for October 14 It was also announced that OPEC plus oil production policies composed of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-member countries such as Russia will be discussed.
Mr Putin's visit to Saudi Arabia will take place as Russia seeks to expand its political and economic influence in the Middle East.
Mr. Dmitriyev pointed out, “It is a historical visit and the importance of Russia as a presence that brings stability to the region.”
Of the transactions signed, one would be worth $ 700 million. RDIF is also expected to announce a joint investment plan with Saudi Aramco, a Saudi national oil company.
