Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz on Sunday received President of Syria Dr Bashar Al-Asad and his accompanying delegation at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.
King Fahd welcomed his guest, wishing him a pleasant and profitable stay in the Kingdom. President Al-Asad expressed his appreciation and gratitude for the warm reception accorded him by his Saudi hosts.
During the meeting, they reviewed recent developments in Arab and international arenas, particularly the situation in Palestine, and means of enhancing efforts to implement the peace plan.
Regarding the situation in Iraq, King Fahd and President Al-Asad expressed their hopes for the imminent return of peace and security in the country, and for the establishment of a legitimate government to ensure Iraqi unity, sovereignty and independence. The two sides also discussed bilateral relations.
The meeting was attended by Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, Deputy Premier and Commander of the National Guard; Prince Abdulrahman bin Abdul Aziz, Deputy Minister of Defence and Aviation and Inspector General; Prince Mit’eb bin Abdul Aziz, the Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs; Prince Nawaf bin Abdul Aziz, Chief of General Intelligence; Prince Saud Al-Faisal, the Minister of Foreign
Affairs; Prince Saud bin Fahd bin Abdul Aziz, Deputy Chief of General Intelligence; Prince Ahmad bin Abdul Aziz, Deputy Minister of The Interior; Prince Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, Advisor at the Crown Prince’s Court; Prince Dr Bandar bin Salman bin Mohammed Al-Saud, Advisor at the Crown Prince’s Court; ministers; senior civil officials and military officers, and Dr Ahmad Nezamuddine, the Syrian
Ambassador to the Kingdom.
Source: SPA
