A delegation from Saudi Ministry of Commerce and Industry led by Dr. Hamad Al Awfy, Director General, Department of Quality control arrived in New Delhi on Friday the 18^th November 2005 for inspection of companies and integrated abattoirs producing meat for export to the Kingdom and to ascertain the observance of regulations and health requirements by the Indian companies and abattoirs – cum-meat processing units that are allowed to export beef, mutton and marine products to Kingdom’s market.

            The delegation will be visiting several Indian cities for the above purpose over a number of days.

            Officials from Saudi Embassy and concerned Indian authorities received the delegation on their arrival.