Accompanied by a large business delegation, the Spanish Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism will arrive in Saudi Arabia today, reported Al-Watan . Visiting the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Spanish guests will discuss ways of boosting bilateral economic ties with their Saudi counterparts. The Spanish delegation includes representatives of companies in the areas of herbalistic medicine, food products, decoration and furniture, internal and external lighting facilities, metal products, cars and trucks. — (menareport.com)
Official statistics show that the value of exchanges between Spain and Saudi Arabia hit $1.8 billion in 2001. This volume includes $1.2 billion Saudi exports to Spain and $600 million Spanish exports to Saudi Arabia. — (menareport.com)
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