[14/November/2009]

Addis Ababa, Nov. 14 (Saba)- The two-day Saudi-East African Forum was opened in Addis Ababa today. The Saudi delegation to the gathering includes a number of ministers, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday.

In a speech on the occasion, Minister of Finance Dr. Ibrahim Ala"ssaf highlighted Saudi efforts to boost the world economy and that of the African continent in particular.

In a similar speech, Minister of Agriculture Dr. Fahd Balghonaim underlined the kingdom"s support for Africa and the developing nations.

Saba