RIYADH, 6 September 2005 — A Saudi economic delegation discussed Saudi investment opportunities with Syrian officials, Al-Eqtisadiah newspaper reported. The meeting between Saudi and Syrian officials took place at Damascus International convention on Sunday. Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Zamil, president of the Saudi delegation, said that the Syrian market is strategic to Saudi. He said that Saudi Arabian investment in Syria currently stands at $800 million and Saudi Arabia is looking for more opportunities in Syria.