Saudi officials held a meeting here on Tuesday to prepare for the third session of the Saudi-Filipino Joint Commission under the chairmanship of Director General of the General Administration for International Cooperation Dr. Ahmad Al-Fiheid. The meeting reviewed aspects of cooperation with Philippines and means for activating the bilateral agreements in addition to the proposed agreements with the Philippines in the fields of shipping and double-taxation. They also discussed issues of concern to the Filipino workforce. The governor of the General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training will lead the Saudi side at the meetings of the Joint Commission due to be held in Manila in October.
