Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mazen Mohammed Batterjee said that today's visit comes within the framework of the efforts of the Albanian government to expand its economic relations with Arab states, especially Saudi Arabia, , adding that Albania is one of the States which has a strong reputation in the investment area. He said that relations between Saudi Arabia and Albania are strong as the two governments ensure the two countries maintain bilateral relations at a high level, especially in the economic, trade, investment, educational, scientific, technical, cultural, media, tourism, youth and sports spheres. Albania has a population of 4.5 million, 70 per cent of its citizens are Muslims. The country is spread over an area of 28,748 square kilometers. About 75% of Albania's population live in rural areas, and the remaining 25% reside in cities. Almost half a million people live in Tiranë. The other most important cities are: Durrës:( port formal) and Shkodër: (the birthplace of al-Albaani) and Elbasan.
