UK Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has welcomed the current visit of Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Essa, Minister of Justice of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Kingdom (UK). This came after Burt's meeting with the Minister of Justice in the presence of Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Ambassador to UK here late yesterday night. In a press statement, UK Foreign Office Minister for the Middle said "I am pleased to welcome the visit of Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa to the Foreign Office within his ongoing visit to Britain." Burt also noted the strength of the relations between the UK and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, stressing that Saudi Arabia is an important partner for his country in the region and and has strong friendship ties with Britain.