British Foreign Secretary makes statement

London, November 20, SPA -- British Foreign Secretary David Miliband
welcomed today the two-day visit to Britain paid by Prince Saud
Al-Faisal, the Saudi Foreign Minister.

In a press statement following a meeting with Prince Saud Al-Faisal
at the British Foreign Office, Miliband hailed the existing relations
with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, saying that the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia is a key partner of Britain in many projects and the Kingdom
has considerable influence in the Middle East.

Miliband also said that he discussed with Prince Saud Al-Faisal the
latest developments in the Middle East, calling for a comprehensive
peace settlement in the Middle East. He said that such settlement has
become an essential need for the Palestinian and Israeli parties.

Miliband praised the efforts exerted by the Saudi government to find
a peaceful solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict. He also hailed the
Arab peace initiative.

--SPA