Saudi king, Sudanese president discuss ties

Dec 31, 2006 (MINA, Saudi Arabia) — Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Sunday received in his Palace in Mina the President Omar al-Bashir, who is performing pilgrimage.

Sudan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Mohamed al-Amin al-Karib, told the official SUNA that Al-Bashir congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on Eid al-Adha and conveyed to him the appreciation of the great efforts of Saudi Arabia for the comfort of the pilgrims.

He said that President Al-Bashir and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques discussed progress of the relations between Sudan and Saudi Arabia and means of consolidating them further for the interest of the two sister nations.

(ST)