Saudi crown prince meets Japanese Gen

Saudi Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense met here Thursday, the Chief of Staff of Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano. During the meeting, they discussed matters of mutual interest between the two countries, according to Saudi Press Agency (SPA). "The Crown Prince decorated Admiral Kawano with King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Grade in implementation of the order of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, in recognition of his distinguished efforts in consolidating the bonds of friendship and joint cooperation between the two countries," it added.