Saudi Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Starts China Visit

Beijing, November 11, SPA -- Saudi Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali
bin Ibrahim Al-Naimi has arrived in China on a visit during which he will attend
the opening of Fujian Refinery Project, in east China.

Upon arrival, Al-Naimi was received by Saudi Ambassador to China Eng. Yahya bin
Abdulkarim Al-Zaid, Minister Plenipotentiary at the Saudi Embassy Abdullah Al-Awad
and a number of Chinese officials.

The project is considered as one of the most important ones in the field of energy
in China and it has been established by Chinese, Saudi and U.S. contribution. Saudi
Aramco's share in this project amounts to 25 percent, U.S. Exxon Mobil's share 25
percent and the share of Chinese Sinopec Company 50 percent.
--SPA 14:18 LOCAL TIME 11:18 GMT NNNN