Bangladesh has reiterated its fraternity and solidarity with Saudi Arabia. In response to the letter of the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid conveyed his support for Saudi Arabia for hosting the World Expo 2030 in Riyadh. Wednesday, Bangladesh Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Mohammad Javed Patwary handed over the original copy of the president's letter addressed to the Saudi king to Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan during a meeting at the latter's office. Read: Hajj pilgrimage: 7 more Bangladeshis die in Saudi Arabia The Saudi foreign minister expressed his satisfaction with the relationship between Bangladesh and his country and was looking forward to deepening the ties. The two sides also discussed the ongoing cooperation between them and issues of mutual interest.

Russia, the United States and Saudi Arabia have agreed to coordinate on stabilizing oil markets and minimize the impact of oil price volatility on the global economy.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman was shown in state media Sunday in apparent good health and working, just days after the arrest of two senior princes triggered speculation about a possible coup attempt or a sudden deterioration in the king's health.