Riyadh, Jumada I 29, 1438, Feb 26, 2017, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud graced, at the Royal Palace, here tonight a dinner banquet held by Sultan Mohammed IV, King of Malaysia, in the honor of the visiting King. Upon arrival at the venue, the King was received by the Malaysian King, the Prime Minister Mohammed Najeeb Abdulrazzaq and a host of the royal family members. Following the reception, King Salman signed on the visitors' record, writing the following remarks: "It is my pleasure, on the occasion of our visit to the sisterly Kingdom of Malaysia, to express thanks to the King of Malaysia King Mohammed IV for generous reception and hospitality, hoping that the outcomes of this visit shall deepen relations binding our two fraternal countries and peoples, to best serve our anticipations and mutual interests. The King concluded by praying to Allah to guide us to whatsoever he likes and accept. Then, the Malaysian King shook hands with a number of princes, accompanying King Salman. The next step was a photo call, to mark the occasion, followed by King Salman moving to the banquet, where the two national anthems were played. King of Malaysia addressed the banquet, welcoming the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, in Malaysia, hailing profound bilateral relations between the two brethren countries. He also expressed hope towards meaningful outcomes embodied in cooperation and agreements to ensue, out of the visit of King Salman, considering it as a historical move, that would bolster and boost relations to the best of levels. The Malaysian Monarch lauded permanent Saudi services and help accorded to all pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors of the Prophet Mosques, including the Malaysians, too, in order that they may perform their rituals, smoothly, at ease and with tranquility. The Malaysian King concluded by wishing visiting King Salman, princes and accompanying delegation, a good stay, in Malaysia, all through the visit time. -- More 19:41 LOCAL TIME 16:41 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w340906