Australian Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, and Saudi Arabian Minister for Higher Education, His Excellency Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Ankarym, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in Higher Education to build on the cooperative ties between the two nations. The Memorandum builds on existing links in higher education between the two nations and confirms the Australian Government’s partnership with Saudi Arabia in Higher Education. DEEWR Media release, 27 May 2010