The British Foreign Office welcomed the arrival of The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz to the United Kingdom today at an official invitation of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. In a statement issued today, the Spokesman of the Foreign Office described the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as one of the most important international partners to Britain, noting that the King's visit will enhance bilateral relations between the two countries. The Spokesman pointed out that the visit and holding of the 3rd British-Saudi Forum in London today are considered as an important opportunity for discussing wide-ranging issues including peace and security in the Middle East, joint determination to combat terrorism and cooperation in education.