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When he died last week at the age of 69, Khalid ibn Abdul Aziz ibn Saud, King of Saudi Arabia since 1975, was revered as a wise ruler who provided a mantle of tradition and stability to his country through an era of unparalleled turmoil and change.

He flew to Riyadh for talks with King Khalid ibn Abdul Aziz.

In Seattle, spokesmen for the Boeing Company confirmed having discussions with agents of King Khalid ibn Abdul Aziz, 63, of Saudi Arabia.

The policy of partnership is supported by King Khalid ibn Abdul Aziz, who succeeded the slain Faisal ibn Abdul Aziz al Saud in 1975, and the older men, mostly royal princes, who run many of the ministries.