JEDDAH, June 26: The Saudi electronic media accorded prominent coverage to President Gen Pervez Musharraf’s meeting with Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz in Riyadh.

Apart from leading channels, Saudi One and Two and Al Akhbaria, leading English daily Arab News and the Saudi Gazette also covered the president’s talks and splashing pictures on front pages.

The Arab News said the two leaders held talks on restructuring of the Organization of Islamic Conference. They also discussed counter-terror efforts.

President Musharraf highlighted the trade and investment potential and said they should be exploited to mutual benefits.

He performed Umrah on Saturday evening, where the doors of Baitullah were specially opened for him. Special prayers were offered for the progress and well-being of the Pakistani nation and the solidarity of Ummah.

Urdu News carried an exclusive interview of the president in which he dwelt on a wide range of regional and global issues.

In Riyadh, the crown prince received the president upon his arrival and hosted a luncheon in his honour.—APP