The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China at the historical palace of Al-Muraba'a here today. Upon arrival, the traditional Al-Ardhah (folkloric dance) was performed in which the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Chinese President took part. Then, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques accompanied the Chinese President into Al-Muraba'a palace, where had a rest and drank Arabic coffee and some popular cuisine. The Chinese President watched the yard of Al-Muraba'a palace which was built upon the order of late King Abdulaziz to be the headquarters of the Royal Court in 1355 AH (1936 AD) and completed in 1358 AH ( 1939 AD), and becomes one of the most prominent landmarks of Riyadh city. Then, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Chinese President toured the palace. The Chinese President was briefed on the palace's rooms included late King Abdulaziz's court, coffee room and guard and watched its contents of historical holdings, clothing and photos of late King Abdulaziz with leaders of a number of countries, in addition to pictures with his sons. Following that, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud held a luncheon in honor of President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China and the accompanying delegation. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques presented a replica of Al-Muraba'a palace as a gift to the President of China, before bidding him farewell. The audience was attended by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh region; Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, President of Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, and a number of princes, ministers and officials.
