Makkah, Ramadan 29, 1436, July 16, 2015, SPA -- Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Crown Prince, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense received at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah yesterday evening the Chief of Jordanian Staff, General Mishaal Al-Zaban. The Chief of Jordanian Staff conveyed the greetings and appreciation of King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussain of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and the Deputy Crown Prince. During the meeting, they emphasized the strength of bilateral relations and the keenness of the two countries on their continuing enhancement, especially in the defense field, as well as the exerted efforts of the two countries towards a number of issues in the region. The meeting was attended by Chief of General Staff General Abdulrahman Al-Bunyan and a number of officials. --SPA 11:38 LOCAL TIME 08:38 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w