Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defence graced here on Saturday evening a dinner party hosted in his honor by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Makkah Region. Addressing the party, Prince Salman conveyed to the audience the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, adding that he appreciates the King's trust in his appointment to the new post. He expressed his pleasure to meet this elite of citizens, praising Allah Almighty that pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors to the Prophet's Mosque enjoy security and stability in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Prince expressed the Kingdom's pride of the blessing bestowed upon it by Allah Almighty for the Two Holy Mosques and other holy sites, indicating that the Kingdom recognizes its responsibilities. In a welcoming speech, Prince Khalid Al-Faisal commended Prince Salman as a symbol of faithfulness to his brothers, noting that the Kingdom is proud of its adherence to the Holy Quran and Prophet's Sunnah. The party was attended by a number of princes, ministers and senior officials.
