Saudi Arabian king’s brother arrives

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Prince Fahad Bin Mugrin Bin Abdul Aziz-Al-Saudi, a world leading businessman and investor as well as a Member of the House of Saud, arrived in Sri Lanka on Friday.

His delegation is in Sri Lanka for four days to explore investment opportunities.

State Minister M.L.A.M. Hizbullah has made arrangements for the Prince to meet President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake and Strategic Development and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama on Monday.

The Saudi delegation is exploring investment opportunities in tourism, construction and housing.

The Prince and his delegation on Sunday visited the Batticaloa District on the invitation of State Minister Hizbullah. Seyad Abdul Cader Mashoor Moulana was also present at the event.