Minister of Commerce and Industry Abdullah bin Ahmad Zainal Ali Ridha received here today Swedish Minister of Trade Dr. Ewa Bjorling. During the meeting, they exchanged bilateral commercial and industrial relations, how to promote it, how to take advantage of available opportunities and advantages of the both sides, plus enhancing commercial and industrial co-operation chances among their respective private sectors. The bilateral trade exchange has reached SR 6129 millions in 2008, Saudi exports stood at SR 275 millions while its imports totaled SR5854 millions. The meeting was attended by a number of senior officials and Swedish Ambassador to the Kingdom Jan Thesleff. -- SPA