Minister of Hajj receives Egyptian, Yemeni officials

Jeddah, 16 Dec 07

The Minister of Hajj Dr. Fouad bin Abdulsalam Al-Farsy received here today the Minister of Economic Development Dr. Othman Mohamed Othman, who is also Head of the Egyptian Hajj Mission.

During the meeting, they discussed Egyptian pilgrims affairs and the importance of complying with regulations and programs set up by the ministry.

Also, Dr. Al-Farsy received Yemen's Minister of Endowments and Guidance, Hamoud Abdulhamid Al-Heitar, who is also Head of Yemeni Hajj Mission, and the accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, they discussed Yemeni pilgrims affairs and the services provided by the Ministry of Hajj to the pilgrims in addition to the importance of adhering to the instructions set up by the ministry to achieve security and safety of pilgrims.

The two officials praised the efforts made by the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince to facilitate Hajj for pilgrims.

The meetings were attended by a number of officials.