Al-Ula, January 12, 2020, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, here today met with the Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. The Japanese Prime Minister was greeted upon his arrival at the winter camp by princes, ministers and the folk band that presented artistic displays of folklore held on occasions in Saudi Arabia in the past. During their meeting in the tent, the Japanese Prime Minister learned about the authentic Saudi heritage and culture. The meeting was attended by a number of officials from both sides. After the meeting, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Japanese Prime Minister held an official discussion session during which talks were exchanged on bilateral relations, especially in the economic, commercial, investment and cultural fields, including aspects of cooperation in accordance with the Saudi-Japanese vision 2030, along with a review of views on a number of regional and international issues. The Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, and his accompanying delegation arrived in Al-Ula earlier today. Upon his arrival at Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport in Al-Ula, he was received by a number of officials. --SPA 00:42 LOCAL TIME 21:42 GMT 0035 www.spa.gov.sa/2021818