Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques chairs Cabinet session 2

Dr. Khoja also added that the King valued the visit paid by Chinese
President Hu Jintao, and valued the friendly relations enjoyed by
both countries as well as the keenness of the two countries to push
forward on improving these relations in a variety of fields including
international and regional arenas.

The Minister of Culture and Information noted that the King briefed
the council on the latest discussions, contacts and consultations he
made during the past few days especially those concerning Arab unity
efforts, and the region's current issues as well as clearing all
obstacles holding back reconciliation efforts following the noble and
sincere call by the King at the Kuwait Summit to work on Arab
reconciliation and unity.

The King also commended the crucial role played by the Arab League
and the reconciliation efforts it exerted to put an end to division,
praising Arab Foreign Ministers for their efforts.

The King also emphasized the importance of putting such efforts into
action. He also briefed the Cabinet on the letters and contacts with
Presidents of Egypt, Syria, and Qatar stressing that such contacts
help implement initiatives and achieve the goals that will be in the
best interest of the region's people as well as solve their issues.
He also stressed that in order for the Palestinian Cause to be
solved, Palestinians must work hard to bring about reconciliation,
emphasizing that it's the only option to protect the rights of
Palestinians and their independent state.