Saudi Ambassador welcomed first joint meeting of the Australian Saudi Business Council

24 october 2014 – Canberra

The Saudi Ambassador in Australia and New Zealand Nabil Al Saleh, has welcomed the launch of the first joint meeting of the Business Council of Saudi Australia held in Canberra. The meetings will be headed by Abdul Latif bin Misfer al-Zahrani on the Saudi side and Tom Harley on the Australian side. The joint-meetings included a program over several days between 21 and 24 Oct throughout several Australian cities, including Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, the Australian capital.

The first meeting was held in the reception hall of the Museum of History in Canberra, in the presence of a number of Australian officials and Arab Ambassadors, dignitaries, businessmen, members of the Saudi embassy’s cultural attaché and members of the Saudi Arabian Business Council of Australia.

In his speech, Ambassador Al Saleh highlighted the commendable aspects of the Saudi economy and applauded the Kingdom’s leading position in the region as one of the strongest economies in the world, particularly in light of the Kingdom’s recent development and economic boom. The Ambassador also highlighted the various economic opportunities and joint investments the Kingdom holds with the UK and Australia, stressing the importance of investment and economic relations between the two countries in all fields to further development.

On his part, the President of the Saudi Arabian Business Council of Australia Tom Harley praised the outstanding economic role the Kingdom has in the world, stressing the importance of the Saudi Australian Business Council, as an addition to the existing efforts to strengthen the economic and cultural ties between Saudi Arabia and Australia. Mr Harley also praised Ambassador Al Saleh along with the members of the embassy in Canberra for their efforts in facilitating the activation of the Council, and their furtherance of economic and trade relations between the two countries.

Saudi Ambassador meets with US Ambassador in Australia

Canberra – October 19 2015 SPA

Saudi Ambassador to Australia Nabil bin Mohammed Al Saleh met at his office in the Embassy in Canberra yesterday with the Ambassador of the United States of America to Australia John Berry and his accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries, ways of enhancing them, and issues of common interest.

Saudi National Day Celebrations 2014

Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in Australia Nabil Al Saleh held an official reception in the Australian capital Canberra on the occasion of the Kingdom’s 84th Saudi National Day.

The Ceremony was attended by Bruce Scott Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chris Cannan Chief of Protocol in Australia, Philip Ruddock MP, a number of public and political Australian figures and Ambassadors of Arab, Islamic and foreign States, members of the Diplomatic Corps, members of the Embassy, the Cultural Attaché and Arab students in Australia, where they all have been welcomed by Mr. Nabil bin Mohammed Al Saleh, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in Australia, the Chancellor Dr. Hassan Al-Ansari, the Vice Ambassador and Dr. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Taleb, the cultural attaché.

The official ceremony started by exchanging greetings and best wishes to both countries by Ambassador Al-Saleh and Chief of Protocol Mr Cannan, followed by the Royal Saudi anthem and the Australian national anthem.

Message from the Honourable Tony Abbott, Prime Minister

“We are working together in a range of forums, including the United Nations and the G20, and share a commitment to global peace and security.”

“I am pleased to provide this message for everyone celebrating Saudi National Day and I convey my best wishes to his majesty King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, his government, and the people of Saudi Arabia. This occasion is the opportunity for the people of Saudi heritage to come together in celebration of the history, achievements, and the culture of the modern Saudi state. Australia values the strong constructive relationship between our two countries. Saudi Arabia is our second largest trading partner in the Middle East, with total two-way trade valued at 2.2 billion Australian dollars. The recently established Saudi Australia Business Council will also promote even greater growth, investment, and prosperity for both our countries. Over ten thousand Saudi students study here in Australia, representing the largest group of students from the Middle East. We are also working together in a range of forums, including the United Nations and the G20, and share a commitment to global peace and security. I am confident that the friendship between Australia and Saudi Arabia will continue to strengthen and flourish in the years to come. I send my best wishes to you all and I wish you an enjoyable Saudi National Day.”

Saudi Ambassador meets with Australian Trade Minister

October 01, 2014, Canberra SPA

Saudi Ambassador to Australia Nabil bin Mohammed Al Saleh met in Canberra with Australian Minister of Trade and Investment Andrew Robb.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries, especially in the fields of trade and investment.
It is noteworthy that the volume of trade exchange between the two countries during the year 2013 amounted to 2.459 billion Australian dollars, including 2.190 billion dollars worth of Australian exports to the Kingdom and 269 million dollars worth of Saudi exports to Australia.

Saudi Minister of Commerce and Industry arrives in Australia

Sydney, Australia, Ramadan 20, 1435, July 17, 2014

The Minister of Commerce and Industry Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah has arrived here yesterday evening to head the delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participating in the meetings of trade ministers from the Group of Twenty to be hosted in Sydney on July 18-19.

The Minister was received at Sydney International Airport by Saudi Acting Charge’ D’affaires in Australia Dr. Hassan bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, Saudi Cultural Attache Dr Abdulaziz bin Taleb and a number of Australian officials.

Saudi Acting Charge D’affaires Holds Iftar Banquet in Honor of Saudi Delegation Participating in G20 Youth Forum

Sydney, Ramadan 14, 1435, July 11, 2014

Saudi Acting Charge D’affaires in Australia Dr. Hassan bin Mohammed Al-Ansari has held an Iftar banquet in honor of the Saudi delegation participating in the G20 Youth Forum. The banquet was attended by members of the Saudi embassy in Australia.

Ambassador meets with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

Ambassador Al Saleh with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

Canberra, Jun 25, 2014

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop received at her office today Saudi Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand H.E Nabil Al Saleh.

During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest in addition to means of enhancing bilateral relations.

Australian Immigration Minister receives Saudi Ambassador

Ambassador Al Saleh with Immigration Minister Scott Morrison

Canberra, Jun 17, 2014

Australian Minister of Immigration and Border Protection Scott Morrison has received in his office at the parliament here Saudi Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand Nabil bin Mohammed Al Saleh.

During the meeting, they discussed issues related to students on scholarships, their companions, residence and visas regulations, aspects of cooperation between the two countries and ways of enhancing them in all fields.

The Australian Minister stressed his country’s desire for continuing coordination and cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in various fields.

Australian Attorney-General Receives Saudi Ambassador

Attorney General George Brandis with Ambassador Al Saleh

Canberra, Jun 3, 2014

Australian Attorney-General Senator George Brandis met at his office here today Saudi Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand Nabil Al Saleh.

The meeting discussed means of enhancing bilateral cooperation in judicial and legal fields in addition to developing bilateral relations in various fields

Australian Minister of Justice Receives Saudi Ambassador

Minister of Justice Michael Keenan with Ambassador Al Saleh

Canberra, Jun 7, 2014

Australian Minister for Justice Michael Keenan received Saudi Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand Nabil Al Saleh.

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways to promote them in all fields.

Minister for Justice Michael Keenan