Asmara, Jan 25, SPA -- The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has extended $ 300,000 as a contribution to Eritrea's efforts in combating locust. Saudi Ambassador to Eritrea Nasser bin Mohammad Al-Rasheidan handed over the cheque on Wednesday to Eritrean Minister of Agriculture Arefaine Berhe. The Eritrean minister expressed appreciation for this kind gesture.--SPA 14 41 Local Time 11 41 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/321185