The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen held an official round of talks at Jeddah-based King Abdulaziz International Airport today. At the outset of the meeting, King Abdullah welcomed President Saleh and his accompanying delegation, wishing him good stay. On his part, President Saleh thanked the Kingdom's leadership for warm welcome and generous hospitality. Then they discussed the overall incidents in the region, led by the developments of the Palestinian issue and situation in Iraq. Also discussed during the meeting, were the latest developments at the international arena, in addition to aspects of cooperation between the two countries and ways of enhancing them in all fields. The meeting was attended by Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, other princes, and ministers. On the Yemeni side, the meeting was attended by President Saleh's accompanying delegation including Yemen's Ambassador to the Kingdom Mohammad Ali Al-Ahwal. Then President Saleh and accompanying delegation had lunch with the monarch.
