The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed thanks and appreciation for honoring him with this medal and said: In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful, Dear brother, President / Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Brothers, attendance. May Peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you I would like to express my thanks and appreciation for honoring me with such a large medal, which I consider it not only honoring to me, but for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's government and people. This honoring reflects the depth of the relationship and friendship between our two countries which its principle is our Islamic religion and thank you. Following that, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkey, held a luncheon banquet in honor of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and accompanying delegation. --More 16:05 LOCAL TIME 13:05 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w