For his part, Ambassador Al Saleh welcomed, in a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the visit to Australia by the Shura Council Speaker and his accompanying delegation. He highlighted the importance of the visit and the talks to be conducted by the Saudi and Australian sides, pointing out that they will have an important role in the promotion of friendly relations and parliamentary cooperation between the two friendly countries. The Saudi Ambassador also said that the visit comes in response to an official invitation from the Speakers of Australian Parliament Tony Smith and Senate Stephen Parry. --SPA 12:52 LOCAL TIME 09:52 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w