Dr Bandar bin Mohammed bin Hamza Hijar, the Deputy Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura received here today Keith Ellison, the member of the US Congress, and the accompanying delegation. Speaking the occasion, Dr Hijar highlighted the existing friendly relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the US in various political and economic domains notably the parliamentary affairs. He briefed the US delegation on the activities of Majlis Al-Shura, noting that it has become a member of international and continental federations. They reviewed the peace process in the middle east as well as the Israeli settlement policy in al-Quds. Keith Ellison underscored the importance of cementing bilateral relations at the political, trade and economic arenas. The meeting was attended by a number of officials.
