Ban Ki-Moon appraises efforts of the Kingdom

Geneva, Nov 4, SPA -- UN's secretary general Ban Ki-Moon has
appraised the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as regards the
meeting g due to be held at the UN's general assembly on dialogue
among the followers of religions and cultures on Nov 12-13, 2008 at
the initiative of the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Abdullah
bin Abdulaziz.

Ki-Moon described the convening of the meeting as a very important
event.
In a statement released by the UN yesterday, Ki-Moon said the
consultations which precede the convening of the meeting are going
well, adding that several leaders of the countries of the world have
confirmed their keenness on participating in the conference.
The UN's secretary general pointed out that this initiative and the
other similar initiatives and the other efforts which enhance the
principles of understanding and mutual respect among the followers of
the religions and cultures will push the international community
towards more harmony.