RIYADH: King Salman was given Kazakhstan’s highest award during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to the Kingdom, Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
The award, the Order of the Golden Eagle, was given to King Salman as an expression of pride and appreciation in the deep-rooted relations between the two countries.
The award was received on behalf of the king by the Kingdom’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during a meeting with the president.
Prince Faisal thanked the president on behalf of King Salman.Tokayev is currently in the Kingdom and arrived on Saturday.
He was received by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Al-Salaam Palace and the two leaders held an official session of talks.
They also reviewed bilateral relations, aspects of cooperation in various fields, and a number of issues of common interest.
