Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah began an official visit to Morocco and Tunisia, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
He met with Moroccan Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ahmed Al-Tawfiq to discuss boosting coordination to ensure the comfort of Moroccan pilgrims.
The two ministers signed an agreement, on behalf of the Moroccan ministry and the Kingdom’s flagship carrier Saudia, to boost the number of flights between the two countries while ensuring stable prices.
The agreement also outlined initiatives to improve the services provided to pilgrims.
During a press conference, Al Rabiah-stated that his visit to Morocco reflects the deep historical ties between the two countries, highlighting the continuous growth of their cooperation in various fields.
The minister also attended the opening of Tasheer, a Saudi visa service center in Rabat.
Al-Rabiah will meet with officials and relevant authorities in both countries to explore ways of facilitating the arrival procedures for Moroccan and Tunisian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.
His visit is part of the Kingdom’s efforts to build communication networks with the Islamic world and showcase the unprecedented services and facilities that it is providing to pilgrims.—AN
