The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz received at his palace here today France's President Nicolas Sarkozy. At the outset of the audience, the Monarch welcomed the French president and the accompanying delegation, wishing them a good stay in the Kingdom. On his part, the French President expressed his thanks to and appreciation of the King for the warm welcome and generous hospitality accorded to them. Later, the King held a dinner party in honor of the French President and the accompanying delegation. The audience and the party were attended by Prince Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Chairman of Allegiance-Pledge Commission; Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General; Prince Fahd bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz; Prince Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General; Prince Miteb bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs; a number of princes; ministers and senior officials.
