JEDDAH, 1 December 2005 — Sudan’s Deputy Consul General Salahuddin Mustafa yesterday emphasized the significance of the first Sudanese investment forum and exhibition in Jeddah and said it would strengthen Saudi-Sudan ties. Mustafa commented the preparations for the forum, which is to be held at Jeddah Hilton on Dec. 10-12, adding that it would be attended by 189 Sudanese delegates.