The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt enjoy close and historical relations, which have been strengthened over time. Recently, Prince Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Al-Baha Region in Saudi Arabia, had a meeting with Ahmed Abdelmajeed, Consul General of Egypt in Jeddah. During this meeting, which was held on Friday, December 13, 2024, the two sides discussed the conditions of Egyptian expatriates in Saudi Arabia in general, and in the Al-Baha Region in particular.
In addition to the situation of Egyptian nationals in Saudi Arabia, Prince Hussam and the Consul General discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries and support any initiative aimed at promoting further progress and prosperity for the Egyptian and Saudi people.
The Saudi Prince warmly praised the deep-rooted ties between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, stressing the importance of relations between these two friendly nations.
On the sidelines of this meeting, the Egyptian consul also met with members of the Egyptian community in Al-Baha region. He listened carefully to their views and proposals aimed at strengthening relations between Egyptians living abroad and enhancing the role of expatriates in developing economic and cultural cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
In a broader context, Ahmed Abdelmajeed highlighted the crucial role of Egyptian expatriates in supporting the development march of their country by contributing to various national initiatives. He highlighted the commitment and significant contribution of Egyptians residing in Saudi Arabia for the common advancement and prosperity of the two nations.
This meeting between the Governor of Al-Baha and the Consul General of Egypt demonstrates the importance given by the two countries to strengthening ties between their citizens, promoting mutual cooperation and enhancing the role of expatriates in the socio-economic and cultural development of their respective countries.