Minister of Finance receives Princess Astrid

Riyadh, March 29, SPA -- Minister of Finance Dr Ibrahim Al-Assaf
received here today Princess Astrid, the daughter of King Albert 11
of Belgium.


They reviewed issues pertaining to the program of combating malaria.


Speaking on the occasion, she said her visit to the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia is aimed at presenting the goals of the international program
for combating malaria and urging the Saudi government to utilize its
available capabilities for supporting the international program.


On his part, Dr Al-Assaf briefed her on the efforts of so fare
exerted by Saudi Arabia as regards fighting malaria through the
concerned international organizations.


--SPA