Egyptian-Saudi committee to meet Thursday in Cairo

The joint Egyptian-Saudi committee is scheduled to meet in Cairo on Thursday under the chairmanship of the foreign ministers of both countries.

The meeting will include an exchange of views regarding different political issues of common concern, plus discussions about the latest developments in the peace process and means of boosting peace efforts.

The meeting is also expected to highlight the issue of Egyptian manpower in Saudi Arabia and means of organizing it for the sake of securing the rights of both sides.

The two parties will also discuss bilateral ties in all fields and means of boosting cooperation, especially regarding the economy, with the aim of promoting trade between the two countries.

Preparatory meetings for the committee are due to be held tomorrow under the chairmanship of Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab Affairs Said Abu Zied.