Saudi minister hails economic growth

Published March 23rd, 2006 - 07:51 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Saudi Economy and Planning Minister Khaled Al-Gosaibi on Wednesday emphasized the strength of the kingdom's economy and said it was witnessing "unprecedented economic prosperity."

 

“All economic indicators are very positive, be they related to economic growth, investments or the volume of exports and imports,” the Saudi Press Agency quoted him as saying.  The minister was speaking to reporters after attending the opening session of the Saudi-Japanese Business Council in Riyadh.