Saudi-Filipino dialogue-forum opens

Published March 1st, 2005 - 10:11 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

A Dialogue-Forum between Saudi and Filipino businessmen began deliberations Tuesday in Manila. The Forum's participants were well-briefed on the Saudi economy and the various kinds of dates available in Saudi Arabia which could serve as a major exporting product.


The Saudi delegation, led by Waleed Al-Suwaidan, was also informed about the Filipino market and its needs, according to <i>SPA</i> news agency.


Philippines' Assistant Minister of Economy delivered a speech in which he said that this visit is a positive move to strengthen the bilateral relations in the field of trade and commercial exchange.