King Karl Gustaf XVI of Sweden received at his office in Stockholm today visiting Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Assistant Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General for Military Affairs. At the outset of the meeting, the monarch welcomed the Saudi prince, wishing him good stay in Sweden and lauding the relations binding the two kingdoms. The Swedish king sent his greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Premier, Defense and Aviation Minister and Inspector General. On his part, Prince Khalid thanked His Majesty for the warm welcome and generous hospitality accorded to him and his accompanying delegation. He conveyed to His Majesty the greetings of King Abdullah and Crown Prince Sultan, lauding the firm ties binding the two countries. Later, Prince Khalid bin Sultan and accompanying delegation visited the acting speaker of the Swedish parliament Sheshtin Henman at her office. They exchanged cordial talks. The two receptions were attended by Saudi ambassador to Sweden Badr Bakhsh. --SP 2231 Local Time 1931 GMT