OREANDA-NEWS  Russia and Equatorial Guinea, as producers of hydrocarbons, see as their common task the stabilization of global energy markets, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, opening talks with his counterpart from Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.

"Your country is our partner both in the organization of gas producers and exporters, and in OPEC+," the Russian president addressed. "Our common task, of course, is to stabilize the global energy markets."

The Russian leader noted that the two countries have strong friendly relations, which "have a good long history," and expressed confidence that "the restoration of diplomatic missions will contribute to their development."