Eswatini king says keen to develop Saudi ties during talks with envoy

RIYADH: King Mswati III of Eswatini received Saudi Royal Court adviser Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Kattan and his accompanying delegation during their official visit to the African nation, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
During the meeting, Kattan conveyed greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Eswatini government and people for further progress and prosperity, while the king reciprocated the greetings, stressing his country’s keenness to develop bilateral relations in various fields.
The two sides discussed relations between them and ways to support and enhance them in all fields, and reviewed regional and international events of common interest.
Following the meeting, King Mswati held a lunch banquet in honor of Kattan and the delegation, during which he expressed his country’s support for the Kingdom’s request to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh.
Kattan thanked him on behalf of the Saudi government for this support that comes based on the distinguished relations between the two countries.
Meanwhile, Kattan also met with Eswatini Foreign Minister Thulisile Dladla to discuss ties and prospects for joint cooperation.

Eswatini king says keen to develop Saudi ties during talks with envoy