Petra News Agency
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
King Departs for Saudi
Arabia
His Majesty King Abdullah II left for Saudi Arabia where he will hold talks with
Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on bilateral ties and means of further
cementing them in various fields. Talks during the several-hour visit are also
expected to focus on the latest developments in the Middle East, mainly the
situation in the Palestinian lands and Lebanon. His Majesty’s visit to Saudi
Arabia comes within his continued consultation and contacts with Arab leaders on
ways of addressing challenges facing the Arab nation. The King is accompanied by
Royal Court Chief Bassem Awadallah, the King’s Advisor for Tribal Affairs Sharif
Fawwaz Zabin Abdullah and Director of the Intelligence Department, Lieutenant
General Mohammad Dahabi. His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein was
sworn in as regent in the presence of cabinet ministers. //Petra//