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RIYADH, June 3 (RIA Novosti) - Russia and Saudi Arabia signed on Tuesday a protocol on the conclusion of bilateral talks on Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Russia, the only major economy outside the WTO, has been seeking membership in the organization since 1993. So far, Moscow has concluded bilateral talks with over 60 states, but still needs to complete discussions with two WTO members - Georgia and Ukraine.

The document was signed by Alexei Kudrin, Russia's finance minister and deputy prime minister, and Saudi Commerce and Industry Minister Abdallah bin Zainal ali Reza.

The protocol contains arrangements on traditional Saudi exports, such as dates, cement, oil and petroleum products, fertilizers, carpets, glassware, aluminum and aluminum products, and cables.

In the services sector, it contains commitments on access to accounting, architectural, consulting, IT, leasing, construction, tourism, transportation, and other

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