Prince Naif receives Vice-President of Iran

Makkah, Saudi Arabia, December 09 , SPA -- Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud, the Interior Minister received yesterday at his office here
Iran's Vice-President Prof. Isffendiar Rahim Mashaee, who is also the
head of his country's Heritage and Tourism Organization and members
of his accompanying delegation, who are performing this year's Hajj.

During the meeting, Prince Naif welcomed the Vice President and his
delegation members and congratulated them on performing the Hajj and
wished them a pleasant stay in the holy places.


During the reception, they discussed aspects of closer cooperation
to serve the interests of the region at various levels based on the
strategic importance enjoyed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the
Islamic Republic of Iran.

The two sides reiterated their constant endeavor to build strong
relations with sisterly and friendly countries and affirmed their
desire to bring about global security and peace, reflecting
positively on the common interests of the region's countries in
general and the interests of the brotherly Saudi and Iranian peoples
in particular.


On his part, the Vice President of Iran expressed thanks and
appreciation for the efforts of the Government of the Custodian of
the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on its
care provided to the pilgrims.


He also hailed the developments witnessed by the holy places and all
facilities provided to the guests of Allah Almighty.


The meeting was attended by Iranian Ambassador to the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia, Syed Mohammad Hosseini; Dr. Saed Al Orabi Al Harthy,
advisor to the Interior Minister and Major General Khalid bin Ali Al
Humaidan.