British relations. On his part, Lord Mohammed Batail, who always leads the British Hajj mission to the Kingdom, praised the significant role of the Kingdom in the service of the guests of God. On the other hand, Lord Philip Hant, the minister of state for the affairs of the retired employees, lauded the excellent services being extended by the Kingdom to pilgrims and Umrah (minor Hajj) performers. Deputy Mayor of Birmingham Dr Abdel-Rasheed underscored the importance of further cementing Saudi-Britain relations.
