President holds talks with Saudi delegation

President Isaias Afwerki, today received and held talks with a Saudi delegation headed by Dr. Nizar bin Obaid Madan, Minister of State at the Saudi Foreign Ministry. Asmara, 30 July 2011 – President Isaias Afwerki, today received and held talks with a Saudi delegation headed by Dr. Nizar bin Obaid Madan, Minister of State at the Saudi Foreign Ministry.

During the meeting at the Denden Hall here in the capital, the President pointed out that Eritrea is making vigorous efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, and commended Saudi Arabia’s constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability. He further asserted Eritrea’s conviction that such a role would continue in an enhanced manner.

Dr. Nizar bin Obaid Madan told Erina that he has delivered a message to President Isaias and the Eritrean people from King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz. Moreover, he explained that the delegation got constructive ideas from President Isaias that would contribute to the further strengthening of Eritrean-Saudi relations.