A US delegation led by Cheney arrived in the Saudi Kingdom to offer condolences on the death of King Fahd and congratulate the new king, 5 August 2005 (AFP)
Riyadh- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and US Vice President Dick Cheney held today a bilateral meeting in the farm of the king in Aljanadriyah, near Riyadh.
Cheney conveyed to the king greetings of US President George W. Bush and his best wishes to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under his wise leadership.
In the name of the president, Cheney presented an invitation to the king to visit the US. In turn, the king sent his greetings to the president.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and followed up the issues discussed during the recent US-Saudi Summit which was held in the farm of the president in Crawford.
The constructive talks between the two sides also covered other issues topped by the Palestinian cause and the situation in Iraq.
Abdullah last visited the United States in April when he promised President Bush that Saudi Arabia would do what it could to help ease oil prices, which subsequently soared above $60 a barrel.
Spain”s King Juan Carlos also met Friday with Abdullah, who embraced him warmly in footage broadcast on Spanish television. Juan Carlos was a longtime friend of the late king Fahd.
Picture taken 05 August 2005 shows new Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz receiving US Vice President Dick Cheney (AFP)
In this image released by the Saudi Press Agency Spanish King Juan Carlos, pays his respects to new Saudi King Abdullah, August 5, 2005 (AP)