Jeddah,  SPA :

 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior met here last night with Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), Gen. Joseph Votel.

 During the reception, they discussed a number of issues of mutual concern, including ways to strengthen security ties between the Kingdom and the United States of America, especially with regard to cooperation in the joint fight against terrorism.

 They also discussed issues related to bilateral relations, latest developments and events in the region and the position of the two friendly countries, towards them.

 The reception was attended by Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Minister of the Interior, President of the General Intelligence Mr. Khalid bin Ali Al Humaidan, Deputy Director of the General Investigations Abdullah bin Ali Al-Qarni and the US Deputy Ambassador to the Kingdom Timothy Lender King.