Baten, Saudi Arabia, Jumada II 11, 1433, May 2, 2012, SPA -- Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense, graced a luncheon party held in his honor by the Northern Region Command. Upon arrival at the venue, Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz was greeted by the Commander of the Northern Region Major General Matar Al-Bagmi and senior officers. In written remarks, Prince Salman expressed pleasure of his visit to the Northern Region and gratitude of the great development of the armed forces, the joint Peninsula Shield, and the high-level preparedness of the forces to defend the religion and homeland, wishing all success for them. The party was attended by Prince Jelawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, Vice Governor of Eastern Region; Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; Prince Ahmed bin Fahd bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; Prince Bandar bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; senior military officers and civil officials.