(New series with full details) Riyadh, January 16, SPA -- Prince Saud Al-Faisal, the Foreign Minister has stressed that the current visit of U.S. President George W. Bush to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia comes within the framework of 'strong and historical relations' between the two countries enduringly characterized by frankness, transparency, and serious and continual works in serving the joint interests and addressing regional and international problems within the bilateral framework of their strategic partnership. Prince Saud pointed out that this spirit prevailed in the profound, serious and prolonged talks held between The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and President Bush. Delivering a speech at the outset of a joint press conference held here yesterday with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Prince Saud said,'' On behalf of The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the government and people of the Kingdom, I have the honor to welcome again U.S. President George W. Bush, Secretary of State Dr. Rice and the U.S. media attending the conference." --MORE www.spa.gov.sa/518089