King receives message from Japanese premier

Riyadh, October 18 , SPA -- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz received here today a message from Japanese
Premier Taro Aso.

The message was conveyed to the king by Japan's Deputy Foreign
Minister Seiko Hashimoto during an audience here today.

The Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister also conveyed greetings of the
Emperor Akihito, Crown Prince Naruhito and Premier Taro Aso to the
king who in turn sent his greetings to them.

The audience was attended by a number of princes and senior
officials.