The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz received here last night United Nations' Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. At the outset of the reception, the UN Chief expressed his appreciation for King Abdullah's initiative in calling for dialogue between religions and cultures which will impart understanding and rapprochement between all nations. Ban also pointed out to the response from a large number of Kings, Presidents and Prime Ministers in the world who would attend the meeting to be held at United Nations Headquarters on Wednesday and Thursday, for dialogue between followers of religions. The U.N. Secretary General said he will personally follow up the outcome of the meeting for activation to achieve the desired results that would have the rapprochement and peace among all peoples. He also expressed his delight on the royal visit of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the United Nations' headquarters, saying that it would be the first visit by a Saudi monarch to the headquarters of the Organization since 1957. Then, they discussed a number of events at the international arena, especially the situation in the Middle East and the stalled peace process in the region and the United Nations' efforts to bring about peace in a number of areas where there are emerging tensions and conflicts. The meeting was attended by Prince Saudi Al-Faisal, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Miqren Bin Abdulaziz, President of the General Intelligence and a number of ministers.
