Saudi 'Shoura' Council Chief starts Australia visit

Sydney, November 24, SPA -- Dr Salih bin Abdullah bin Humaid, the
Chairman of the Shoura (Consultative) Council, has arrived here on an
official visit to Australia.


He was welcomed at Sydney airport by Saudi ambassador to Australia
and New Zealand Hassan bin Talat Nazir and a number of Australian
officials.


Nazir underlined the importance of the visit of Dr Bin Humaid and
said the talks due to be held during his visit will contribute to
further enhancing Saudi-Australian relations.


In a statement to Saudi Press Agency, Nazir said the 5-day visit
comes in response to an invitation from Speaker of the Australian
Senate and Parliament Harry Jenkins.


Dr Bin Humaid, who is accompanied by a high-ranking delegation, is
scheduled to confer with a number of Australian officials.


--SPA