Riyadh: Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji received today Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Khalifa Al Marar upon his arrival at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The meeting signifies the strengthening of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the UAE minister of state's visit to the Kingdom is to participate in a consultative ministerial meeting of the foreign ministers of a number of Arab and Islamic countries. The meeting is expected to address various regional issues and explore avenues for cooperative efforts among the participating countries.