Riyadh, Dec. 17, 2019, SPA -- The Council of Economic Affairs and Development held a meeting at Al-Yamamah palace in Riyadh this evening. During the meeting, the Council reviewed a number of economic and developmental issues and took the necessary recommendations towards them, including a presentation submitted by the Office of Strategic Management, an affiliate of the Council of Economic Affairs and Development, which includes the quarterly periodic report on the performance of programs to achieve the vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2030. The Council also reviewed a presentation submitted by the Ministry of Economy and Planning in conjunction with the Chief Economist of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking. The presentation included the most prominent economic developments globally, the long-term and short-term expectations as well as the most important challenges facing the global economy, the global debt levels and the most prominent recommendations towards them. -- SPA 22:58 LOCAL TIME 19:58 GMT 0041 www.spa.gov.sa/w1230594