Deputy Prime Minister Vella meets Saudi Arabian Ambassador

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Nawaf Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, today called on the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Environment Dr George W. Vella.

The Deputy Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the level of relations existing between the two countries and how these can be promoted further. It was agreed that the forthcoming visit to Saudi Arabia by the Minister of Finance and Commerce, the Hon. Leo Brincat, at the head of a businessmen delegation should serve to further developments in the economic field. In reviewing further cooperation, it was agreed that air services, culture and industrial cooperation should be explored to the advantage of both countries.

A review of the situation in the Mediterranean, Middle East and the Gulf was carried out between the Deputy Prime Minister and the Saudi Ambassador.