in-hand with this growth is increased demand for energy. This growing demand in Asia is derived from increasing populations, greater urbanization and rising income levels. If new businesses are to prosper, they require energy. If living standards are to continue to rise, they need energy. This is natural, and to be expected. But while these issues pose clear challenges for policy makers, they also present great opportunities for partnerships and joint ventures. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has entered into a number of enduring trade and business relationships within Asia, many based on energy, but also in a broad range of other industries. Saudi Arabia has also played its role in terms of being a stable and reliable supplier of energy within Asia. In fact, we have been Asia's greatest supplier over the decades and I am sure this will continue well into the future. --More 15:10 LOCAL TIME 12:10 GMT تغريد
