Guinea president honors King Salman for efforts to consolidate global peace

RIYADH – President Alpha Conde of Guinea, who is on an official visit to the Kingdom, decorated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Sunday with the Supreme Medal of the Republic of Guinea in recognition of his efforts to consolidate global peace. The two leaders later held talks at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. They discussed fields of cooperation between the two countries and reviewed the latest developments in the region. The meeting was attended by Prince Faisal Bin Bandar, emir of Riyadh; Prince Dr. Mansour Bin Miteb, minister of state, member of the cabinet and adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques; and Prince Miteb Bin Abdullah, minister of the National Guard, among other princes and ministers. The delegation accompanying President Conde also attended the talks. Earlier, Emir of Riyadh Prince Faisal Bin Bandar, several other princes, ministers and officials met with Conde, who was accorded a ceremonious welcome and guard of honor at the start of the visit. King Salman hosted a luncheon in honor of the Guinean president, which was attended by a number of princes and senior officials. — SG/SPA