His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday left for Moscow on an official visit, during which talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on bilateral ties, especially in the fields of economy and energy are scheduled.

Discussions will also cover the latest regional developments, foremost of which are the Syrian crisis and efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.

During the visit, King Abdullah will also attend the International Aviation and Space Show (MAKS) hosted by Zhukovsky city.

According to the show’s website, around 750 companies and manufacturers in the aviation and space industry are showcasing their products at the international show, which opens Tuesday.