Geneva, Dhu-AlHijjah 15, 1436, Sep 29, 2015, SPA -- Minister of Commerce and Industry Dr. Tewfik bin Fozan Al-Rabia'ah met here today with the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Roberto Azevêdo, on the sidelines of a seminar to mark the 10th anniversary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia accession to the WTO and the 20th anniversary of its inception. At the outset of the meeting, Azevêdo welcomed the minister and accompanying delegation and offered condolence to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi people on the accident of Mina stampede, commending annual Saudi efforts exerted to serve pilgrims from all over the world. On the other hand, Azevêdo hailed Saudi endeavors and active participation, in the activities of the organization. For his part, the minister congratulated the director general on the anniversary, anticipating to meet him, during a set visit to Riyadh, that coincide with the Arab ministers of commerce, to reach a Pan-Arab stance towards WTO, before its 10 ministerial meeting set to be held, in Nairobi, Kenya, in next December. -- SPA 22:55 LOCAL TIME 19:55 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w