CUSTODIAN OF THE TWO HOLY MOSQUES RECEIVES U.N SECRETARY GENERAL

Jeddah, June 15 (SPA) - The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at his palace here today
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and his accompanying
delegation.

At the outset of the audience, the monarch welcomed the U.N.
Secretary General, wishing him and his delegation a good stay in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The King praised the efforts being exerted by the United Nations to
achieve peace and security all over the world.

For his part, the U.N. Secretary General expressed his happiness
over visiting the Kingdom and meeting with the King, valuing the
support provided by the Kingdom for the United Nations activities and
relief aid for the stricken areas in the world especially what it
recently provided for the World Food Program.

They also reviewed the developments of events at regional and
international arenas particularly the developments of the Palestinian
cause, the peace process in the region, the situations in Iraq,
Lebanon, Sudan and Somalia, and United Nations efforts in finding
solutions to end conflicts and tensions in the region.

The audience was attended by Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Minister of
Foreign Affairs.