Dr Abdul-Rahman Al-Barak, the Assistant Speaker of the Shura (Consultative) Council, received here today an American delegation that represents heads of personnel and senior legislative assistants at the US Congress. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Al-Barak highlighted the existing deep-rooted Saudi-American relations and praised the on-going cooperation between the two countries notably in the parliamentary domain. Dr Al-Barak briefed the delegation on the activities of the Shura Council and its role in the service of the country. Meanwhile, the Saudi-American parliamentary friendship committee held here today a meeting with the American delegation. During the meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest.