Jeddah, Jan 19, 2020, SPA -- Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat received at his office here today Iliyas Umakhanov, Deputy Speaker of the Russian Federation Council and Commissioner for Hajj Affairs under the Russian Government. During the meeting, they discussed issues pertaining to pilgrims affairs and facilities provided for them. Then, the two sides held an official meeting to discuss early arrangements and preparations to serve pilgrims from Russia during Hajj season 1441H. The two sides signed an agreement that organizes the arrival of pilgrims coming from Russia and arranges services to be provided for them during their stay at the Holy Sites. --SPA 18:48 LOCAL TIME 15:48 GMT 0018 www.spa.gov.sa/w1249292