The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at his palace here today United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and his accompanying delegation. At the outset of the audience, the monarch welcomed the U.N. Secretary General, wishing him and his delegation a good stay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The King praised the efforts being exerted by the United Nations to achieve peace and security all over the world. For his part, the U.N. Secretary General expressed his happiness over visiting the Kingdom and meeting with the King, valuing the support provided by the Kingdom for the United Nations activities and relief aid for the stricken areas in the world especially what it recently provided for the World Food Program. They also reviewed the developments of events at regional and international arenas particularly the developments of the Palestinian cause, the peace process in the region, the situations in Iraq, Lebanon, Sudan and Somalia, and United Nations efforts in finding solutions to end conflicts and tensions in the region. The audience was attended by Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
