Minister of Hajj receives Sudanese Minister

Riyadh, 16 June 07

Minister of Hajj Dr. Fouad bin Abdulsalam al-Farsi received here today visiting Sudan's Minister of Guidance and Endowments, who is also Head of his Country's Hajj Mission, and accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, they discussed issues pertaining to pilgrims coming from Sudan in particular and services rendered to pilgrims in general.

For his part, the Sudanese Minister hailed the efforts being exerted by the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques that had led to a breakthrough in the tense relations between Sudan and neighboring Chad.

The Sudanese Minister also praised the great services and facilities offered to pilgrims to enable them to perform their rituals in comfort and with ease.