Senegal's president to visit Saudi Arabia on Sunday

Originally published December 31, 1999

President Abdou Diouf of Senegal will on Sunday start a visit to Saudi Arabia where he will perform al-Omra rituals and visit the Prophet's Mosque. During his visit the Senegalese president will meet with King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz and with Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz.

Talks will deal with relations between the two countries, as well as Arab and Islamic issues.

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