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Chancellor visit to Saudi Arabia: 10 December 2017

皇冠体育app Chancellor is expected to discuss a range of issues, including the economic reform plan Vision 2030.

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皇冠体育app Chancellor, Philip Hammond has travelled to Saudi Arabia to meet King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and the Ministers of Finance, Energy, and Economy and Planning.

皇冠体育app Chancellor is expected to discuss a range of issues, including the economic reform plan Vision 2030, the situation in the Yemen, and trade and investment with the UK.

He is accompanied by Ken Costa, the Special Representative for Vision 2030, and Donald Brydon, the Chairman of the London Stock Exchange Group.

皇冠体育app Chancellor said:

Saudi Arabia is a key partner for the UK and we are offering ongoing support as it progresses with its ambitious economic reform plan, Vision 2030.

We will work closely with Saudi Arabia as it modernises and its economy diversifies, ensuring that both our nations benefit from the growing trade and investment opportunities.

皇冠体育app Chancellor will also meet female Saudi entrepreneurs including alumni from UK universities.

皇冠体育app visit follows the Prime Minister鈥檚 visit to Saudi Arabia last month.

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Published 10 December 2017