Prince Naif Meets Hajj Minister

Holy City of Makkah, 10 October 07

Minister of Interior and Head of the Higher Hajj Committee Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz received here on Tuesday evening Hajj Minister Dr Fouad al-Farsy, undersecretaries of the Hajj ministry and chairmen of the Hajj guides establishments.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Al-Farsy briefed Prince Naif on the arrangements made by the Ministry of Hajj to ensure the comfort of the pilgrims, Umrah (minor Hajj) performers and visitors of the Holy Places.

For his part, Prince Naif expressed appreciation for the efforts being exerted by the Hajj Ministry and the establishments of the Hajj guides, and called for further efforts to develop the services in a manner that meets the aspirations of the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz.

He underlined the importance of providing the best possible services and all possible facilities to the pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors of the Holy Places.

The meeting was attended by advisor of the Interior minister Dr Saed al-Harethi and director general of the Interior Minister's office for studies and research Major General Saud bin Salih al-Dawood.