Saudi Ambassador delivers Saudi sacrifice meat gift to the needy in Senegal

Dakar, 03 April 07

Saudi Ambassador to Senegal Dr. Shaye'a bin Ibrahim Alkhishaiban has delivered 10,000 heads of sheep of the Hajj sacrifice meat to the authority concerned in Senegal to distribute them to the needy in the West African country.

In a speech ceremony to mark the occasion, the Ambassador lauded the distinguished relations binding Saudi Arabia and Senegal, noting the good efforts exerted by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and President of Senegal Abdoulaye Wade to further strengthen those ties.

For her part, the Minister of Women and Family in Senegal Ayeda Aspotch thanked, on behalf of Senegal's government and people, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, his Crown Prince and the Saudi people for the gift which reflects the spirit of Islamic solidarity and cooperation.