Sunday, January 20, 2008

Chairman of Saudi Charity Campaign calls on President


Advisor to the Minister of Interior of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of Saudi Charity Campaign, Dr. Saaid Al Arabi Al Harthi called on President Gayoom yesterday morning. The meeting was held at the President’s Office.

Dr. Saaid Al Arabi Al Harthi said that he was visiting the Maldives to gather information on the progress of the post-tsunami recovery programme. He commended the Government’s efforts and assured the President that the Saudi Charity would continue to offer its support and assistance towards the programme.

Highlighting the high priority that the Government attaches to the post-tsunami recovery programme, the President emphasized the urgent need for further donor assistance towards the effort. He thanked the King, the Government and the brotherly people of Saudi Arabia for their generous assistance towards the reconstruction of damaged houses in the country.

The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Gasim Ibrahim, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid, the Minister for Presidential Affairs, Mohamed Hussain, the Deputy Minister at the President’s Office, Dr. Hala Hameed and the Coordinator of the Saudi Charity Campaign, Major Mahir Bin Abdrahman Al-Hadray also attended the meeting.

Source: haveeru.com.mv

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