Riyadh,SPA :

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at Al-Yamamah Palace here yesterday the Secretary General of United Nations World Tourism Organization Dr. Taleb Al-Rifai who bade farewell to the King on the occasion of the end of his term.

Al-Rifai thanked the King for his great efforts in supporting the World Tourism Organization, stressing the Kingdom's great status and its appreciation being enjoyed in the World .

The King stressed that the Kingdom looks forward to be in an important position on the map of tourism and civilizational heritage, pointing to the universality of tourism and its importance in education, acquaintance and a number of fields.

The audience was attended by Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, President of Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage and Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior.