Riyadh, Rabi'II 27, 1439, Jan 14, 2018, SPA -- Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad, Minister of Culture and Information, received here today a Russian delegation headed by Director of the Organizing Committee of Expo 2025 Svetlana Sagaydak. During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest in the fields of culture and media and reviewed aspects of cooperation between the two friendly countries as Russia to be a guest of honor at Riyadh International Book Fair in this year. Dr. Al-Awwad was briefed on Russia's plans and preparations to host Expo 2025. --SPA 18:46 LOCAL TIME 15:46 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w587768