Saudi Interior Minister receives head of Iran's Hajj Organization
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif received Alireza Bayat, head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization of Iran, in Jeddah on Wednesday.
During the meeting, Bayat praised Saudi Arabia's efforts in facilitating a safe and comfortable Hajj experience for pilgrims. The two sides also reviewed several topics of mutual interest.
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