Chairman of the Irish-Saudi Parliamentary Friendship Committee, leads his country's delegation of Shoura Council in its current visit to the Republic of Ireland. During the audience, the President of the Republic of Ireland also highlighted the strength of the Irish-Saudi relations and their development in various areas, noting Ireland's keenness on developing and enhancing them to serve the common interests of both countries and their peoples. For his part, Dr. Mazen conveyed to the President the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; the Crown Prince and the Second Deputy Premier and their best wishes further progress and prosperity for the leadership of the Republic of Ireland, Government and people.