Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques receives participants in World Understanding Council 2 Al-Janadriya, Outskirts of Riyadh

During the reception, Federal Republic of Germany's former chancellor
Helmut Schmidt, who is also honorary President of the World
Understanding Council, thanked, in a speech, the Custodian of the Two
Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for the warm welcome
and generous hospitality accorded to them during their stay in the
Kingdom.

Citing his last visit to the Kingdom 30 years ago, the former
Chancellor of Germany said he felt a big difference between the
Kingdom at that time and the Kingdom today.

He attributed the great strides made in the fields of economy and
industry to the prudent leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy
Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

On behalf of the World Understanding Council's members, Schmidt
pointed out to the contribution of the Kingdom to the development of
the region and the world at large.

Quoting the recommendations of the council, he said despite current
difficulties in the region and the entire world, hopefully they would
be solved and that peace and prosperity would prevail the region.

In conclusion, he expressed admiration for the role and wise
leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
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