Riyadh, April 1, 2021, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, made a phone call today to President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation. During the telephone conversation, they reviewed the Middle East Green Initiative, which aims to raise vegetation cover and enhance the efficiency of oil production, as a contribution to reducing global carbon emissions in order to face environmental challenges. The Russian President welcomed the Saudi initiative, affirming support for the Kingdom's efforts to achieve its objectives. --SPA 17:19 LOCAL TIME 14:19 GMT 0024 www.spa.gov.sa/w1534859