Meanwhile, the Italian ambassador to the Kingdom, Eugerio D'auria said the Italians are eager to greet King Abdullah in Rome on his arrival at the start of an official visit to Italy. He underlined the importance of exchange of views on issues of mutual interest. He noted that the initiatives of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, notably the Arab peace initiative, were welcomed by the international community.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/496441