Saudi, Philippine ministers discuss bilateral ties

Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi on Wednesday received Secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers of the Philippines Susan Ople and her delegation in Riyadh.

The meeting addressed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the Philippines and issues of common interest, with the aim of enhancing the partnership between the two countries.

This meeting comes within the framework of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen its relations and strategic partnerships at the local and international levels.

Abdullah bin Nasser Abu Thanain, deputy minister of human resources and social development, and key officials also attended the meeting.

Last week, the Saudi minister held a bilateral meeting via video conference with Indonesian Minister of Manpower Ida Fauziyah. The meeting addressed relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them.

During the meeting, participants discussed the Kingdom’s efforts in the labor sector and its global position in light of Vision 2030.