Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Engineer Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih received here today United States Secretary of Energy Rick Perry currently on a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, the two parties discussed means to enhance relations between the two countries in energy fields and cooperation opportunities in clean energy fields. The two Ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for mutually beneficial cooperation in the area of clean fossil fuels and carbon management. Commenting on the visit, Engineer Al-Falih said, "As I thank Secretary Perry for this important visit, I would like to express my deep gratitude for his continuous support for the cooperation between the two friendly countries in energy fields. The potential of this cooperation has no limits and its positive impact on the global economy, environment and energy supplies is so great. The signing of this MOU reflects one of the valuable opportunities this cooperation can avail. The MOU also underscores the Kingdom's leadership role in clean energy deployment at scale, venturing, and international collaborations to advance innovation in clean energy technology. This also highlights the Ministry's commitment to maintaining its national contributions to enhancing clean energy technologies that would enable sustainable development in line with Saudi Vision 2030, the national economic diversification plan, and fulfill its responsibilities as a global energy producer and exporter. To achieve the objective outlined in the MoU, the two countries will exchange experts, engineers, and scientists and facilitate the transfer of technology. The MOU will also encourage the organization of joint seminars and workshops, as well as visits by experts to facilities, such as research laboratories, institutes, and industrial sites." --More 14:42 LOCAL TIME 11:42 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/1694511
