The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and U.S. President Barack Obama co-chaired the official talks held between the two sides at the king's ranch at Al-Janadriyah today. At the beginning of the session, the king decorated Obama with King Abdulaziz Medallion for which the US president thanked the king. Obama said that his visit is the first to the kingdom and that there were a lot of talks and a previous meeting with the king. He added, "I always listen to the king, to his wisdom and generosity. The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have long history of friendship and the relations they have are strategic relations." He added, "This tour which I start in the Middle East region here in Riyadh and tomorrow in Cairo was very important that I start the visit with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is the cradle of Islam ... I will listen to the advices of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on many issues which we face together and I would like to thank him again for his personal generosity and hospitality. I am sure that it is possible to work together, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America, to make progress in all issues we face." --More
