Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud arrived in Sri Lanka at 1.20 am today.
This is the first official visit of the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka.
Arriving at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Prince Faisal was received by Sri Lankan Minister of Justice Ali Sabri, Saudi Ambassador to Sri Lanka Abdul Nasser Al Hardi, and staff of the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Kingdom.
Meanwhile, the President is expected to hold discussions with the Saudi Foreign Minister due to the shortage of fuel and petrol in Sri Lanka.
It is also reported that 18 senior officials of the Ministry of External Affairs have accompanied him to Sri Lanka.
It is noteworthy that the Foreign Minister of the oil-rich country will conclude his visit (14) and then proceed to Nepal.
