Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defence, received here today Commander of U.S. Central Command, General James Mattis, and the accompanying delegation. In implementation of the order of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces, Prince Salman decorated General Mattis with King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Rank in recognition of his outstanding efforts in strengthening the ties of friendship and joint cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting they discussed issues of common concern. The meeting was attended by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Special Advisor to Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz; Chief of General Staff, General Hussein bin Abdullah Al-Qabil; Director General of the Office of Minister of Defence Lieutenant General Abdulrahman bin Saleh Al-Bunyan and U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia James Smith.