Us defense secretary hosts dinner in honor of King Mohammed

Originally published June 22, 2000

US defense secretary, William Cohen, hosted Wednesday a dinner banquet in honor of King Mohammed VI, who is currently on a state visit to the USA at the invitation of President Clinton.

The king was accompanied by his sister Princess Lalla Meryem.

Wednesday morning, the king was guest to a reception at the Pentagon. He also visited the Arlington cemetery in Virginia, where he laid a wreath of flowers on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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