Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Minister of Defense, received here today British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond. During the reception, they discussed issues of common interest. The reception was attended by a number of officials. Then, both sides held a meeting in which Prince Khalid bin Sultan welcomed the British Defense Secretary, wishing him a good stay in the Kingdom. Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz also lauded the depth of relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom and discussed with the British Secretary ways of enhancing military cooperation between the two countries in the interest of the international peace. The meeting was attended by a number of officials. Later, Prince Khalid bin Sultan held a luncheon in honor of the British Defense Secretary.