President Hu Jintao of the People's Republic of China today paid a visit to the Saudi pavilion participating in the Shanghai World Expo. Upon arrival at the venue, the Chinese President was received by Prince Dr. Mansour bin Miteb bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs. The Minister welcomed President Hu and the accompanying delegation at the Saudi pavilion, pointing out that the Kingdom's participation in this exhibition demonstrates the strength of the relations between the two countries. After touring the pavilion of Saudi Arabia, the Chinese President expressed admiration for what he termed as the unique legacy of culture and civilization of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia being represented in the Saudi pavilion at Shanghai World Expo.
