The Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, received at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah today British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond and his accompanying delegation. At the outset of the reception, the Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques welcomed the British Defense Secretary, wishing him and his accompanying delegation a pleasant stay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For his part, Secretary Hammond expressed his happiness to visit the Kingdom and meet with Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. During the meeting, they discussed prospects of cooperation between the two countries, ways of their enhancement, and the latest developments at the regional and international arenas. The audience was attended by Prince Fahd bin Abdullah bin Mohammed, Deputy Defence Minister; Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Chief of the Court of Crown Prince and His Special Adviser; the Chief of General Staff General Hussein Al-Qabil; the Director General of the Office of Defense Minister Lieutenant General Abdulrahman Al-Bunyan; and Saudi Military Attaché to Britain and Ireland Air Commander Abdullah Al-Zughaibi.
