According to the statement, President Zuma expressed his happiness with his official visit that will ensure the continuation of the Saudi private sector's investments in his country's renewable energy sector to support the national development plan, and the petrochemical sector, banking and finance services and tourism infrastructure, and the participation of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a maritime nation in Phakisa operation. The statement pointed out that during the official visit, President Zuma was awarded the first medal, the highest of its kind awarded by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, adding that President Zuma felt very humbled to receive this rare award from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on behalf of his people and his country, South Africa. --More 14:06 LOCAL TIME 11:06 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w