AlHijjah 25, 1435, October 19, 2014, SPA -- Saudi Ambassador to Australia Nabil bin Mohammed Al Saleh welcomed the convening of Economy and Investment Forum between Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Arab States and Australia, which was organized by the Australian Ministry of Commerce and State of Victoria -Melbourne with the GCC General Secretariat in the city of Melbourne on October 16- 17 with the participation of GCC ambassadors accredited to Australia and a number officials and businessmen from both sides. Ambassador Al Saleh said in a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that the Kingdom is considered as the second largest trading partner for Australia in the Middle East, noting that strong economic growth in the two countries has contributed to the enhancement of bilateral relations.