RIYADH: The British side in the Saudi British Business Council underscored the importance of the commercial and investment relations between the Kingdom of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ and the United Kingdom, noting that Britain’s exit from the European Union’s gate would not leave a negative impact on the economic relations between the two countries.
The annual meeting of the British side in the Council which was held in London recently, led by Lord King, also underscored the importance of Britain’s continuing its economic and commercial practice as usual regardless of any negative repercussions of the recently-held referendum on the EU, expressing hope, at the same time, that the activities of the joint council would continue following the launch of the Kingdom’s vision 2030 and the national transformation program.
In a press release following the meeting, the council said the Kingdom of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ is Britain’s most important market in the Middle East. The statement said Britain’s exports amounted to €5.5 billion in 2015 while Saudi investments in Britain were estimated at €62 billion.
Brexit: No negative effect on Saudi-UK trade ties
Updated 21 July 2016