signed an agreement on evading dual taxation on income and preventing tax evasion between the two countries. On the other hand, the Saudi Minister of Culture and Information Iyad bin Ameen Madani and Malaysia's Minster of Higher Education Dr. Haj Shafie bin Haj Mohamed Salleh co-signed an agreement on scientific and cultural cooperation between the two countries. Then Badawi gave a dinner party in honor of the King. The function was attended by King Abdullah's accompanying delegation and Malaysian government senior officials.