Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defence received here today British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond and his accompanying delegation. At the outset of the audience, the Crown Prince welcomed the British Secretary and his delegation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, wishing them a pleasant stay. On his part, the British Defense Secretary expressed his happiness to visit the Kingdom and meet with the Crown Prince, emphasizing deep-rooted relations, friendship and cooperation between the two countries. He was also reassured about the health of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, wishing him a constant good health. He conveyed the greetings and appreciation of the British Heir Apparent and Prime Minister to the King and the Crown Prince who sent his greetings and appreciation to them. During the meeting, they discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries especially in military fields, ways of enhancing them, and the latest regional and international developments . The audience was attended by Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Defence Minister; Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Special Adviser and Supervisor of the Office and Special Affairs to the Crown Prince; Chief of General Staff, General Hussein Bin Abdullah Al-Qabil; Commander of Royal Naval Forces Admiral Dakhilullah bin Ahmed Al-Waqdani; Commander of Royal Air Forces Lieutenant General Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Aiyesh; Director General of the Office of Defense Minister Lieutenant General Abdulrahman bin Saleh Al-Bunyan and a number of officials.
