Nazer highlights deep-rooted Saudi-Egyptian relations

Cairo, May 13, SPA -- Saudi ambassador to Egypt Hisham Nazir has
highlighted the existing deep-rooted relations between the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia and Egypt and said the Saudi and Egyptian leaderships
are keen on further cementing these ties.


Speaking last night at the cultural seminar here on "Saudi Arabia's
pioneering development experience," Nazir said he had been lucky to
serve both as Minister of Planning and later as Minister of Petroleum
and Mineral Resources.

Nazer said the Kingdom's development plans faced, in their initial
stage, numerous social, economic and technical difficulties
including non-availability of adequate statistical statements for the
preparation of the development plans in addition to the lack of
specialized cadres, both Saudis and Non-Saudis at that time.

"As a Planning Minister, I had done my best to attract specialized
Saudis and benefit from the specialized companies and research
centers for the evaluation and revision of the set development
plans," Nazer said.

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