King Khalid bin Abdulaziz received Mr. Abdel Halim Khaddam, the Syrian Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, at His Majesty’s office at the Al-Ma’ather Palace. Also present at the meeting were His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, the Second Deputy Prime Minister, and Dr. Rashad Faroun, the Special Advisor to His Majesty the King.
Mr. Abdel Halim Khaddam left Riyadh yesterday afternoon after a brief visit to the Kingdom that lasted several hours. During his visit, he met with King Khalid bin Abdulaziz. At the airport, Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Khowaiter, the Minister of Education, and a representative of the Royal Protocol were present to bid him farewell.