(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Makkah, March 01, 2020, SPA -- Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mohammed Saleh bin Taher Benten received here today Tunisian Minister of Religious Affairs Ahmed Azoum and his accompanying delegation, within the framework of early preparations for the Hajj season this year 1441H, in the presence of Undersecretary of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for Hajj Affairs Dr. Hussein bin Nasser Al-Sharif and a number of officials.
During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues pertaining to the affairs of pilgrims of the Republic of Tunisia. Then, a formal meeting was held to discuss arrangements and preparations for the service of pilgrims of the Republic of Tunisia for the Hajj season this year 1441H.
Later, the Minister of Hajj and Umrah and the Tunisian Minister of Religious Affairs signed an agreement for arranging Hajj affairs for the Hajj season 1441H. The agreement aims to organize the arrival of pilgrims coming from the Republic of Tunisia and all their requirements through service agencies participating in the pilgrims services system during their stay in the Holy Sites to perform Hajj rituals.
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