Politics

President arrives in Saudi Arabia on second official visit

Yameen will discuss boosting ties in trade and infrastructure development in a meeting with King Salman, the president’s office said.

04 Oct 2016, 9:00 AM
President Abdulla Yameen arrived Monday in Riyadh for discussions with King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud on boosting ties in trade and infrastructure development, the president’s office said.
The president’s delegation includes Foreign Minister Dr. Mohamed Asim, Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed and Fisheries Minister Mohamed Shainee.
A spokesman declined to reveal further details.
It is not clear when the president is expected to return.

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