MOSCOW, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia's entry into East European oil markets, traditionally dominated by Russia, was the "toughest competition".
He also said the ministry's envoys will travel to Vienna for a "technical meeting" with officials from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries planned for Oct. 21.
(Reporting by Olesya Astakhova; writing by Vladimir Soldatkin, editing by Jason Bush) ((vladimir.soldatkin@thomsonreuters.com; +7 495 775 12 42; Reuters Messaging: vladimir.soldatkin.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net))
Keywords: RUSSIA SAUDI/OIL
