Suleiman to meet Saudi king in Riyadh today

President, Michel Suleiman of Lebanon leaves Beirut, before noon on Friday for Riyadh on a one-day visit, during which he meets King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz  of Saudi Arabia to discuss bilateral relations and the Arab situation as well as developments in the region. President Suleiman will travel to Kuwait, next Sunday, to meet its prince and discuss recent decisions issued by the State of Kuwait concerning warnings issued to their nationals against  travel to Lebanon for security reasons, and urged residents to leave the country if they are not obliged to stay for special circumstances. The President also received the Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All East, Mar Bishara Boutros al-Rahi, following  his return from a world tour. The Patriarch informed Suleiman about the situation of Lebanese expatriates and also discussed national topics that are currently being debated in the country.