Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman received Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense, in Muscat today. Prince Khalid is on an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. During the meeting, Prince Khalid conveyed the greetings of the Saudi leadership to the Sultan. The meeting affirmed the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and the firm joint stands of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Oman to maintain security and stability in the region. The Deputy Defense Minister praised the Sultan's keenness on efforts and continuous support for cooperation between the two brotherly countries. The meeting was attended by a number of officials. Sultan Qaboos bin Said held a dinner banquet in honor of Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and the official delegation accompanying him on the occasion of his official visit.