Paris, July 20, SPA – Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Premier, Defense and Aviation Minister and Inspector General, held here today his second meeting with French President Jacques Chirac. They discussed the latest developments at the international arena, notably the situation in Lebanon, and the ongoing international efforts to to end the Israeli aggression against the Lebanese people, in addition to aspects of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and France in all domains. The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Minister of State and member of the Cabinet Dr. Musa’ed bin Mohammed Al-Eban, and Minister of Economy and Planning Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Qusaibi. On the French side, the meeting was attended by Minister Of Defense Michele Alliot-Marie, Chirac’s Political Advisor Laurent Bili and Marie’s Diplomatic Advisor. At the end of the meeting, Crown Prince Sultan and Chirac exchanged memorial presents. Later the French President hosted a luncheon in honor of Crown Prince Sultan. The luncheon was attended by the accompanying delegation of Crown Prince Sultan, a number of Princes and Saudi Ambassador to France Dr. Mohammed bin Ismael Al Al-Sheikh.--SPA 20/07/2006 15:38 ت م www.spa.gov.sa/376905