Mikati opens Saudi-Lebanese economic forum

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Miqati opened here today the 7th Session of Saudi-Lebanese Economic Forum. Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabeeah, Minister of Commerce and Industry, led the Saudi delegation to the forum. In his speech, Najib Miqati hailed the political, economic and social relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Lebanon, highlighting that the Kingdom has stood with Lebanon during the crises and tribulations. For his part, Dr. Al-Rabeeah conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Crown Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, to the participants in the forum. He added that this forum will help in enhancing economic, industrial and investment relations between the two countries. More than 500 experts and senior officials from both countries participated in the Saudi-Lebanese Forum.