Crown Prince discusses strengthening cooperation with presidents of Mauritania and Maldives
Saudi Gazette report
MINA — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held talks with presidents of Mauritania and Maldives at Mina Palace on Saturday. The Crown Prince is in Mina to oversee Saudi Arabia's operation of annual pilgrimage of Hajj.
During their meeting, the Crown Prince and President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings. They discussed overall bilateral relations, and explored ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields.
During the meeting, the Crown Prince and President of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu reviewed bilateral relations and discussed prospects for enhanced bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
They also exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings.
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