Under the chairmanship of Saudi Minister of Commerce and Industry Abdullah bin Ahmed Zainel Ali Reza and Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry Rashid Mohamed Rashid, the Saudi-Egyptian Joint Committee started here today its 12th session of meetings. The meetings were attended by members of the Committee and a number of Egyptian and Saudi businessmen. The Saudi Minister welcomed the Egyptian Minister and the accompanying delegation, wishing the meetings all success. He also pointed out that these meetings aim to strengthen ties of cooperation in addition to activating joint action mechanisms between the two friendly countries. On his part, the Egyptian Minister said that holding these meetings reflects the care given by the leadership of the two countries to develop mutual economic relations.