Riyadh – Mubasher: Russia and Saudi Arabia will hold a meeting next February to discuss implementing joint energy projects, said Russia’s Energy Minister Alexander Novak on Sunday.

The two countries have a plan to carry out about 30 projects, Novak added during an interview with Rossiya 24 TV channel.

The Russian official previously stated that his country was in talks with the Kingdom to provide it with solar panels as part of Saudi Arabia's plans to invest in renewable energy.

Saudi Arabia and Russian's roadmap aims to collaborate and boost investments in oil, gas and renewable energy such as solar and nuclear power.