Saudi Arabia`s Al Naimi meets Vietnam PM

Hanoi, June 10, SPA -- Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung
received here today Eng. Ali Ibrahim Al Naimi, The Saudi Minster of
Petroleum and Mineral Resources at the former's office in the
Vietnamese capital.

During the meeting, they discussed aspects of cooperation between
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Vietnam, especially
in oil and mining affairs.

In a statement to The Saudi Press Agency after the meeting, Eng. Al
Naimi said his visit came in line with directives of The Custodian of
the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz, the Crown Prince
and the Second Deputy Premier to enhance Saudi-Asian relations.

"Vietnam is one of the important Asian countries experiencing
sustained economic growth. Its economic role in Asia is surging as it
is one of the oil producing and exporting countries. Moreover,
Vietnam's local consumption is growing as a result of the growth and
expansion of its economy," Al Naimi said, pointing out that Saudi
Arabia is seeking to strengthen relations with the Republic of
Vietnam in all aspects, including the oil and mining.

Meanwhile, Al Naimi also met today with the Chief of Vietnam
National Petroleum Corporation "Petrolimex-Vietnam".

--SPA