The Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom & Ireland, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf has been informed through diplomatic channels that the Liberal Democrats will not be represented when His Majesty King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia meets the Leaders of the UK Opposition parties next week.  During the State Visit, The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah will meet Conservative Party Leader, Rt. Hon. David Cameron MP and Rt. Hon William Hague MP.   

Responding to this the Ambassador said,

“We respect all political parties in the UK and we will continue working together to pursue our common goals for the best interests of our Two Kingdoms.”   

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Notes to Editors:

1. Embassy Press Office Tel: 020 7917 3000

2. Embassy website: www.saudiembassy.org.uk