Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Second Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, held a meeting at his palace here today with British Secretary of Defense Geoffrey Hoon and the accompanying delegation. At the outset of the meeting, Prince Sultan welcomed the British Defense Secretary and hoped that bilateral relations between the two countries will be enhanced and fruitful cooperation will be continual. On his part, Hoon said that the visit embodies close relations between the two countries particularly in the military field, adding that his country is keen on continual cooperation and its development. The British Secretary noted that British Premier Tony Blair looks forward to meeting Prince Sultan within the framework of close relations binding the leaderships of the two friendly countries. During the meeting, they discussed topics of mutual concern and the latest developments at the regional and international arenas. Aspects of cooperation between the two countries were also reviewed. The meeting was attended by Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Assistant Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General for Military Affairs, other princes and officials.
