Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier and Commander of the National Guard of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, received at his guest residence in Paris today President Jacques Chirac of France. Then President Chirac escorted the crown prince on a visit to the Louver Museum, including the Islamic division in the museum where he was briefed on its contents. During the visit, Crown Prince Abdullah presented two gifts including a replica of the Makkah-based Grand Mosque and a replica of the gate of the Kaaba to the Chief of the Museum while he received a memorial gift from him. Crown Prince Abdullah was also escorted by his official delegation. Then President Chirac guided the crown prince to the Elysee palace. He gave a working lunch party in honor of the crown prince during which they continued the discussions they started last night. Answering questions from the press following the meeting, Crown Prince Abdullah confirmed that there is no difference between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and France in any field, noting that they have discussed a wide-range of issues. --More 2300 Local Time 2000 GMT
