MOSCOW, December 7. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin will have a short meeting with Oman’s Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham on the sidelines of the Russia Calling! Investment Forum later on Thursday, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

"We expect the president to meet with the Crown Prince of the Sultanate of Oman, Minister of Culture and Sports and Youth, Theyazin bin Haitham, on the sidelines of the forum. Brief talks are scheduled to take place," Peskov said.

Putin is delivering a speech at the forum currently underway in Moscow. The Russian leader is also expected to take questions following his address, Peskov added.