Coles noted that the visit of Majlis Al-Shura delegation emphasizes the important cooperation and understanding between the two countries. In turn, the former British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sir William Patey described the visit of Majlis Al-Shura delegation to Britain as highly important as it is the first foreign visit by Majlis members after a few weeks of their appointment, indicating that the appointment of women at Majlis Al-Shura is an important step in the development of Saudi Arabia.