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King and Lebanese President hold official talks
Jeddah, October 13, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques,
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Lebanese President General
Michel Suleiman chaired here last night official talks between the
two sides.
At the outset of the meeting, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
welcomed the Lebanese President and his accompanying delegation,
wishing them a pleasant stay in Saudi Arabia.
For his part, President General Michel Suleiman expressed thanks and
appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah
bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for the warm reception and hospitality accorded
to him and his delegation.
On behalf of him, his government and people, the Lebanese President
expressed thanks and appreciation to Saudi Arabia's King, his
government and people for its offer of support and assistance to
Lebanon at various levels and its backing of Doha agreement. The
President also referred to Saudi Arabia's great and recognized role
in reaching Taif Agreement which ended years of civil war in Lebanon.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques reiterated Kingdom’s permanent
stance and keenness in support of Lebanon's integrity and unity as
well as Kingdom's reaffirmation to restore security in Lebanon to
enable it to play its active role in the Arab world alongside with
the rest of Arab countries.
The two sides, then, discussed prospects of bolstering cooperation
between the two countries and ways of strengthening them in various
areas to serve the bilateral interests.
At the end of the meeting, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz decorated
President General Michel Suleiman with King Abdulaziz medal which is
awarded to the distinguished leaders of the world.
The talks were attended by Prince Abdurrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy
Minister of Defense and Aviation; Prince Miteb bin Abdulaziz,
Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs; Prince Abdulilah bin
Abdulaziz, advisor to The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques; Prince
Saud Al-Faisal, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Khalid Al-Faisal,
Governor of Makkah Region.
--SPA
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Lebanese President General
Michel Suleiman chaired here last night official talks between the
two sides.
At the outset of the meeting, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
welcomed the Lebanese President and his accompanying delegation,
wishing them a pleasant stay in Saudi Arabia.
For his part, President General Michel Suleiman expressed thanks and
appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah
bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for the warm reception and hospitality accorded
to him and his delegation.
On behalf of him, his government and people, the Lebanese President
expressed thanks and appreciation to Saudi Arabia's King, his
government and people for its offer of support and assistance to
Lebanon at various levels and its backing of Doha agreement. The
President also referred to Saudi Arabia's great and recognized role
in reaching Taif Agreement which ended years of civil war in Lebanon.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques reiterated Kingdom’s permanent
stance and keenness in support of Lebanon's integrity and unity as
well as Kingdom's reaffirmation to restore security in Lebanon to
enable it to play its active role in the Arab world alongside with
the rest of Arab countries.
The two sides, then, discussed prospects of bolstering cooperation
between the two countries and ways of strengthening them in various
areas to serve the bilateral interests.
At the end of the meeting, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz decorated
President General Michel Suleiman with King Abdulaziz medal which is
awarded to the distinguished leaders of the world.
The talks were attended by Prince Abdurrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy
Minister of Defense and Aviation; Prince Miteb bin Abdulaziz,
Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs; Prince Abdulilah bin
Abdulaziz, advisor to The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques; Prince
Saud Al-Faisal, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Khalid Al-Faisal,
Governor of Makkah Region.
--SPA
