Riyadh, October 25, 2023, Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, the Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing, held a meeting with Ville Tavio, the Finnish Minister of Foreign Trade and Development. In attendance were Ihab bin Ghazi Al-Hashani, the Vice Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing, as well as Anu-Eerika Viljanen, the Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Saudi Arabia, and other officials from both sides. The discussions centered on bolstering bilateral cooperation in areas such as municipal affairs, housing, and smart cities. The participants also explored cutting-edge solutions and the latest technologies used in modern construction.
The Finnish minister lauded Saudi Arabia's remarkable progress across various sectors and expressed hopes for the continued growth of relations that benefit both nations. At the meeting's close, Al-Hogail emphasized the strong ties between the two countries and the ongoing collaboration across diverse fields. He conveyed a desire to keep sharing experiences and expertise to serve their mutual interests.