* Saudi oil minister ‘optimistic’ about future market * Says alliance with Russia to help stabilize market * Riyadh, Moscow also sign nuclear, military deals Saudi Arabia’s oil minister Ali Naimi is confident that oil prices will rise in the coming months given the increase in global demand and the low level of commercial stocks. Naimi, cited by Saudi state news agency SPA late Thursday in St Petersburg, also said a cooperation alliance agreed with Russia earlier in the day would be for the benefit of the stability of the international oil market. Article continues below… The Platts Global Energy Awards is a competitive awards program honoring excellence and accomplishments in the global energy industry. The 17th annual awards will be presented at a black-tie gala, attracting energy industry leaders from around the world on Wednesday, December 9th, 2015 at Cipriani’s in New York. Don’t miss this opportunity to […]