Alami, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Saudi Arabia noted that the Kingdom's economy grew at an average of 6.5 percent last year, stating that the Kingdom ranks 38th among the best investment regions in the world. The conference was also addressed by David Brower, the Dean of Finance and Business Sector in London. He stressed that commercial relations between the two countries have been built on trust, respect and mutual interests. He indicated that the dean of finance and business sector in London will annually visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to be assured of the continual growth of trade relations between the two countries.