Assaf highlighted the Kingdom's budget for this year, which he said continues its concentration on supporting balanced economic growth and increased investment expenditures as well as focuses on key sectors such as health, education and social services. He affirmed the strength and safety of the banking sector which has been characterized by high profitability and financial solvency. The Saudi delegation included the Governor of Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) Dr. Mohammed Al-Jasser, Vice President and Managing Director of Saudi Development Fund Eng. Yousef Al-Bassam, and a number of officials.
