The Minister of Health of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Dr. Hamad Al-Manea arrived in New Delhi on Sunday evening, 19^th November 2006, accompanied by a delegation representing various departments of health including the Deputy Minister of Health for Planning and Development Dr. Obaid Bin Sulaiman Al-Obaid. The Minister was received at the airport by the Ambassador Al-Ghamdi and officials from the Indian Govt.

The Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to India Mr. Saleh Mohd. Al-Ghamdi told the Saudi Press Agency that the visit of the Minister of Health is aimed at strengthening the medical and health relations with the Republic of India as part of growing cooperation between the two friendly countries in various fields.

The Hon’ble Minister of Health will meet his Indian counterpart on Monday, 20^th November 2006. He will also visit a number of important medical centres in India in order to pave the way for mutual cooperation in medical sector.

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