During his visit, Al-Asheikh will meet Albanian President Bamir Topi, Prime Minister Sali Berisha and Foreign Minister Edmond Haxhinasto, and discuss matters of common interests between the two countries.

Accompanying the chairman will be Abdul Malik Kayal, Abdullah Muneef, Mohammed Naseef and Abdul Rahman Haijan.

Al-Asheikh will also hold a joint session with members of the Saudi-Albanian Parliamentary Friendship Society to familiarize himself with Albania’s parliamentary procedures and explore new areas of cooperation to strengthen parliamentary ties between the two countries.

“The invitation from the Albanian Parliament has been extended to me within the framework of the bilateral cooperation between the two countries headed by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and President Topi," Al-Asheikh said on Saturday on the eve of his departure to Albania.

He added that the Kingdom is keen on strengthening bilateral relations in the fields of economy, education, culture and investment.

Being a member of the Organization of Islamic Conference, Al-Asheikh pointed out that Albania plays a predominant role not only in the Islamic world but also in Europe where the country is taking part in various international organizations to promote peaceful coexistence.