Saudi and Russian climate envoys meet at UNGA

Adel Al-Jubeir, ºÚÁÏÉçÇøâ€™s climate envoy, meets with his Russian counterpart, Ruslan Edelgeriyev, on Thursday at the UN. (SPA)
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NEW YORK: Adel Al-Jubeir, ºÚÁÏÉçÇøâ€™s minister of state for foreign affairs and climate envoy, met with Ruslan Edelgeriyev, Russian presidential aide and special representative for climate issues, on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly yesterday. The two discussed environmental issues, climate change and related international efforts.

The two countries are focusing on further boosting their ties. Recently, the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, represented by Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries, conducted a five-day marketing tour to Russia aimed at attracting investment and building partnerships.

Led by JCPDI CEO Hussain Fadhli, the Saudi delegation met with leading Russian companies to showcase the city’s infrastructure, incentives, and competitive advantages.