King visits Russian and Al-Faisal pavilions

Janadriya, outskirts of Riyadh, March 04, SPA -- The Custodian of the
Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud visited this
evening the pavilion of the Russian Federation held at Al-Janadriya
on the outskirts of Riyadh city as guest of honor of the 24th
National Festival for Heritage and Culture.

Upon arrival at the pavilion, the monarch was received by the
Russian Minister of Culture and Communications Alexander Evedev;
Saudi Minister of Culture and information Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohieddin
Khoja; and Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Viktor Kudriavtsev. The
King made a tour of the pavilion and was briefed on its contents by
the Russian Minister of Culture and Communications.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques then headed for Al-Faisal
Shahid and Shaheed pavilion. There, he was received by Prince Turki
Al-Faisal; Prince Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Faisal; Prince Mohamed
bin Saud bin Khaled; Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khaled; and some
princes. Guided by Prince Turki Al-Faisal, the King toured the
pavilion.

During visiting the two pavilions, the monarch was accompanied by
several princes and officials.
--SPA