Saudi FM to Participate in Oslo Forum
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah was in Norway's capital on Wednesday to participate in the annual Oslo Forum, organized by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the Swiss-based Center for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD).
The Saudi minister will hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the forum to enhance relations and exchange views on various regional and international issues.
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