The US President made these remarks in a statement during a meeting at the White House with an Arab press delegation, which is published today by Al-Riyadh and Alsharq Alawsat Arabic dailies. In the statement, President Bush also praised the participation of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Annapolis Conference. "The decision of The Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz to send Prince Saud Alfaisal, the Foreign Minister to participate in the Conference was a 'strong Message' from the Saudi King in terms of the significance of this participation because peace is not only meant for Palestinians and Israelis, but it is also directed to encompass the entire Region," President Bush said. The Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques, who presented his initiative earlier, has been appreciated by us, which also shows true commitment to the Peace process. For this, I do appreciate and consider it a vital role in the Peace Process," The U.S. President said. As regards security cooperation between the two Countries in combating terrorism, the President expressed his appreciation for this cooperation, citing the efforts being exerted by Saudi security organs and what it executed in dealing with the deviant group. He, again reiterated his and other observers' admiration for the steady stand of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in confronting this deviant group. President Bush stressed that the lasting Peace in The Region required recognition of the Two states, adding that he will opt for all his personal efforts to resolve all pending problems pertaining to the establishment of the Two States before he leaves the White House.--MORE www.spa.gov.sa/514764